Barnstable County
Department of Human Services
Barnstable County’s Department of Human Services plans, develops, and coordinates regional solutions to Cape Cod’s most pressing health and human service issues. We foster and support collaborative initiatives with data analysis, strategic planning, and investment of county, state and federal resources. Our current initiatives include convening key stakeholders to address substance use, homelessness, and chronic disease. In addition, we compile and disseminate regional human service information and resources. Our goal is to create a “Healthy Connected Cape Cod”.
Register for the Cape and Islands Suicide Awareness Walk 2022
👣Join us on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 10 AM for the Cape and Islands Suicide Awareness Walk 2022. Help raise awareness and support suicide prevention on Cape Cod and the Islands. 👣WHERE: 3-mile (5k) loop walk in Hyannis, Cape Cod, MA on Saturday, May 21, 2022...
Read the Latest Edition of Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Coalition E-Newsletter
The Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Coalition E-Newsletter is the hub of timely information on substance use and related issues in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 1000, the monthly e-newsletter reaches human service organizations,...
Read the May 2022 Human Services E-Newsletter
Have you seen the latest newsletter from the Department of Human Services? It’s a ‘clearinghouse’ for human services on Cape Cod providing news to human service organizations, elected officials and residents on training, funding opportunities, events and more. Read...
Your struggle is real | Help is available | Find the resources you need
Youth Homelessness Awareness - If you are struggling to find a safe place to stay, you are not alone. Visit mass.gov/pathtohelp or call 211 today for help. Please click image for video. ...
Check out the latest Human Services Newsletter!
In this edition of the Barnstable County Department of Human Services bi-weekly newsletter, you’ll find important community announcements, events and trainings, resources and more. See more HERE.
Cape & Islands Food Access Resource Guide 3-9-22
Be sure to download our Cape & Islands Food Access Resource Guide! This publication is updated monthly by the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and contains all the information you need for food accessibility. Download HERE.
Be Part of an Important Community Impact Project on Cape Cod!
Be a part of creating a community of understanding and resilience on Cape Cod that welcomes and celebrates families of different heritages, languages, and cultural backgrounds. This survey will help all of us understand who lives on the Cape, while giving everyone a...
Playing a Role in Suicide Awareness – Community Open Forum March 16, 2022
Are you a parent, teacher or community member concerned about suicide in our towns? This open forum is designed to share local resources, offer support, and answer questions about what YOU can do around suicide awareness and education. All are welcome to attend....
Vision Planning for Orleans Governor Prence Inn Redevelopment
There will be a virtual small group interview next week with Barrett Planning Group, the planning consultants working on the Governor Prence Redevelopment Plan in Orleans. These preliminary outreach interviews are one part of a larger community engagement process to...
How Does Medicare Cover Preventive Services?
Preventive care is the care you receive to prevent illness, detect medical conditions, and keep healthy. A service is considered preventive if you have no prior symptoms of the disease. In contrast, diagnostic services address symptoms or conditions that you already...
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