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”.
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...
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.
Food Access Partnership Event via ZOOM, September 28, 2021, 8:30-2:30pm
Cape Cod Cooperative Extension will be hosting a community partnership event to discuss and explore initiatives in food access. The objective is to gather community input on Barnstable County’s role in community food access initiatives and identify action items / next...
Now Hiring Deputy Director/Senior Projects Manager for Department of Human Services
Barnstable County, department of Human Services, is accepting applications from qualified individuals to provide professional, administrative, and technical work in the areas of planning, development, implementation, and management. Emphasis will be on the areas of...
U.S. Supreme Court Reverses CDC’s Eviction Moratorium
For Immediate Release Friday, August 27, 2021 With Nearly $4.3 Million in Rental Assistance Awarded to Date, Housing Assistance Stands Ready to Support Households Facing Eviction Supreme Court decision could jeopardize housing for residents of Cape Cod and the Islands...
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Compilation of County, State and Federal Aging and Disability Resources.
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