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”.
Learn about the new Child Tax Credit
June 21, 2021 - Today is Child Tax Credit Awareness Day—a day of action to get the word out far and wide on this tax benefit to help families who are raising children. What you need to know: The Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan provides the largest Child...
Latest Edition of Human Services Newsletter 06-17-21
Read the bi-weekly Barnstable County Department of Human Services Newsletter, designed to provide timely information on health and human service topics of interest for people living and working in Barnstable County. Read the newsletter HERE.
Available Food Resources as of 06-14-21
The Barnstable County Cooperative Extension and Department of Human Services has compiled information on programs and sites in Barnstable County where prepared meals and pre-bagged groceries and supplies are available for pick-up. Thank you to our partners who...
Barnstable County Welcomes New Human Services Director, Joseph Pacheco
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joseph Pacheco, Barnstable County’s Newly Appointed Human Services Director Brings Extensive Experience in Human Services, Local and State Roles June 14, 2021 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners is pleased to...
Latest Edition of RSAC Newsletter 6-10-21
The Barnstable County Regional Substance Use Council (RSAC) E-Newsletter is a monthly newsletter is designed to provide information on substance use across the continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Read latest newsletter HERE
Available Food Resources as of 06-09-21
The Barnstable County Cooperative Extension and Department of Human Services has compiled information on programs and sites in Barnstable County where prepared meals and pre-bagged groceries and supplies are available for pick-up. Thank you to our partners who...
Barnstable County’s Vaira Harik is Named Commonwealth Heroine by Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women
The Commonwealth Heroine Award honors extraordinary women from across the Commonwealth who perform unheralded acts daily to make our homes, neighborhoods, cities, and towns better places to live. Throughout the pandemic, Ms. Harik has served as Barnstable County’s...
Available Food Resources as of 06-03-21
The Barnstable County Cooperative Extension and Department of Human Services has compiled information on programs and sites in Barnstable County where prepared meals and pre-bagged groceries and supplies are available for pick-up. Thank you to our partners who...
Latest Edition of Human Services Newsletter 06-03-21
Read the bi-weekly Barnstable County Department of Human Services Newsletter, designed to provide timely information on health and human service topics of interest for people living and working in Barnstable County. Read the newsletter HERE.
Available Food Resources as of 05-24-21
The Barnstable County Cooperative Extension and Department of Human Services has compiled information on programs and sites in Barnstable County where prepared meals and pre-bagged groceries and supplies are available for pick-up. Thank you to our partners who...
ADA Resources
Compilation of County, State and Federal Aging and Disability Resources.
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