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”.
Attend BRONX JAZZ, “A Hip-Hop Jazz Conversation Between Father & Son In One Act”
Zion Union Heritage Museum and Oversoul Theatre Collective have teamed up to provide several educational and culturally enriching events for the community. Song Keepers, LTD, and by extension, Oversoul Theatre Collective provide training and opportunities in the arts...
read moreDirector of Human Services Beth Albert discusses social determinants of health in Duffy Health Center’s new podcast
In the debut episode of Health Matters: Cape Cod, hear from the Director of Barnstable County's Department of Human Services, Beth Albert. She discusses the makeup of her department and the unique work that they do in Barnstable County. The conversation serves to...
read moreCape-wide Sticker Shock Campaign reminds adults not to buy alcohol for minors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cape-wide Sticker Shock Campaign reminds adults not to buy alcohol for minors Barnstable, MA, November 14, 2019 – On Saturday, November 16, teams of Cape Cod youth and adults will “shock” purchasers of alcohol by placing 10,000 warning stickers...
read moreBarnstable County Offices Closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day
On Monday, November 11, we stand united in respect for all our veterans. All Barnstable County offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Veterans Crisis Line If you are a Service member or Veteran in crisis or you’re concerned about one, there are...
read moreBarnstable County Substance Use Program Manager Kim Slade provides information on teen vaping at the MRSD Parent University
The following article was published in the Cape Cod Chronicle on October 30, 2019 and is shared here with permission. Monomoy Regional School District Parent University Clears The Air On Teen Vaping By: Kat Szmit HARWICH – A handful of Monomoy Regional School...
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Compilation of County, State and Federal Aging and Disability Resources.
Find services and support for unaccompanied youth and young adults.
