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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”.

Services and Support for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth and Young Adults

Feb 19, 2019

Please see our list of community partners who provide intake for assessment and access to services and support to unaccompanied homeless youth and young adults. PRINT...

News Regarding Housing Court and the Tenancy Preservation Program

Feb 19, 2019

Last year the Housing Court was expanded to the Cape and Islands, however the closest location of the Court was in Plymouth, MA. We are pleased to announce that effective Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Housing Court cases will be heard in Barnstable at the Barnstable...

Cape and Islands Receive Grant to Address Youth Homelessness

Jan 30, 2019

For More Information Contact: Beth Albert, Director Department of Human Services balbert@barnstablecounty.org 508-375-6626 Cape and Islands Receive Grant to Address Youth Homelessness January 31, 2019, Barnstable. Barnstable County Department of Human Services was...

Barnstable County Healthy Aging Project Community Survey

Jan 4, 2019

The Barnstable County’s Healthy Aging-Cape Cod project, in conjunction with each town’s Council on Aging, is conducting an assessment to learn about peoples’ plans and needs as they age. As part of the assessment, a Healthy Aging Community Survey of all residents of...

2019 Annual Homelessness Point in Time Count

Jan 3, 2019

The 2019 Cape & Islands Regional Network on Homelessness Point in Time count will start on the evening of Tuesday, January 29 and continue for 24 hours into Wednesday, January 30. A training session for all volunteers will be held on Wednesday, January 16 from...

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