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”.
Have You Seen Our Latest Newsletter for October 21st, 2021?
In this edition of the Barnstable County Department of Human Services bi-weekly newsletter, you’ll find several important community announcements, events and trainings, resources and more. See more HERE.
View Our October Edition of the RSAC Newsletter Now
In this Barnstable County Department of Human Services RSAC monthly newsletter, you’ll find several important community announcements, events and trainings, resources and more. View newsletter HERE.
Our bi-weekly Newsletter Now Out for October 7th
In this edition of the Barnstable County Department of Human Services bi-weekly newsletter, you’ll find several important community announcements, events and trainings, resources and more. See more HERE.
Elder Abuse, Neglect & Fraud: Identifying, Responding to, and Prosecuting Crimes Against the Elderly
Join Independence House, Inc. and the Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office for this FREE hybrid-training (virtual & in-person) on Thursday, October 24, 2021, from 8:45am-1:00pm. To register for this event, click HERE. For more details, go HERE. ...
See the Latest Edition of our Bi-weekly Newsletter
In this edition of the Barnstable County Department of Human Services bi-weekly newsletter, you’ll find several important community announcements, events and trainings, resources and more. See more HERE.
Good Grief Cape Cod, Support Group for Grieving Families
Good Grief Cape Cod is a local organization dedicated to working with children and families who have suffered a death-related loss, supporting them through this grief. Addressing grief and trauma early on can support healthier coping mechanisms which can lead to less...
September Edition of RSAC Newsletter
In this Barnstable County Department of Human Services RSAC monthly newsletter, you’ll find several important community announcements, events and trainings, resources and more. View newsletter HERE.
Town of Yarmouth and Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee Host Substance Use Speaker Series
In celebration of Recovery Month, which takes place annually in September, the Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee will be hosting a week long webinar training series related to substance use disorders. These sessions will be recorded and sent out via email during...
Barnstable County Department of Human Services Hires New Substance Use Prevention Program Manager
September 13, 2021 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Department of Human Services is pleased to announce the hire of Kate Lena as Program Manager for Substance Use Prevention. Ms. Lena will continue the Department’s work on planning and implementing substance...
It’s Coming! Open Enrollment 2021 and your Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone Program (SHINE)
The time is now to review your Medicare coverage! By September 30th, each Medicare beneficiary should have received an Annual Notice of Coverage which included important information regarding Medicare costs and benefits. You can compare your Medicare benefits and...
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Compilation of County, State and Federal Aging and Disability Resources.
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