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”.
Submission to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
As required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness is publicly posting the following documents prior to submission to HUD: FY2018 MA-503 CoC Collaborative Application FY2018 MA-503 CoC Project...
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Ribbon Ceremony Recognizes National Suicide Prevention Day at Barnstable County on Thursday
The Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition will recognize National Suicide Prevention Day with a ribbon ceremony this Thursday, September 13th from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM on the front lawn of the Superior Courthouse, Barnstable County complex. Please come as...
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Barnstable County Department of Human Services Report Cited in Newly Released Public Health Toolkit Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
For more information contact: Elizabeth Albert, Director 508‐375‐6626 balbert@barnstablecounty.org August 24, 2018 - A report published by Barnstable County’s Department of Human Services that analyzed opioid -related overdose deaths and implications for the trades...
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View Important PSA on the Good Samaritan Law
The Massachusetts Good Samaritan Law protects those who have overdosed and those who call 9-1-1 for help. If you're with someone who overdoses, call 9-1-1, and don't leave. It could save a life.
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UPDATE – 2018 HUD Continuum of Care NOFA – Cape and Islands CoC extends deadline for New Project Letters of Intent
Dear Regional Network Policy Board, CoC grantees, and interested parties, On June 20 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the 2018 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition Notice of Funding Availability. The NOFA and related documents...
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Local Service Directory
Public Health & Wellness
Mass 211
ADA Resources
Compilation of County, State and Federal Aging and Disability Resources.
Calendar
Department of Human Services’ meeting schedules and deadlines.
