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”.
Food Access Resources – Updated 5/26/20
The Cape Cod and the Islands Regional Network on Homelessness COVID-19 Emergency Planning Team has compiled information on programs and sites in Barnstable County where prepared meals and pre-bagged groceries and supplies are available for pick-up. Thank you to our...
Read the Latest Human Services Newsletter | May 15, 2020
Enjoy the latest edition of the Barnstable County Department of Human Services newsletter - filled with the latest news and updates related to Human Services, and especially to the COVID-19 pandemic response in our region. [su_button...
Results of the 2020 Point in Time Homeless Count
The Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness has announced results of the 2020 Annual Point in Time (PIT) Count. The PIT count occurs annually across the country during the last week of January and provides a “snapshot” of the number of sheltered and...
SHINE News
The SHINE Program provides FREE unbiased health insurance counseling information and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare. DID YOU KNOW? The Barnstable County SHINE Office is still available for your needs. [su_button...
Read the Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter
We invite you to read our latest edition of the Department of Human Services newsletter. Please follow updated guidelines on submitting...
Free Grocery Delivery Service Launches for Barnstable County Seniors and Residents at Higher Risk
Free Grocery Delivery Service Launches for Barnstable County Seniors and Residents at Higher Risk The Cape Cod Medical Reserve Corps’ Delivery Service will help people who should stay home receive groceries and critical household goods. (Barnstable, MA., April 29,...
The Major Crisis Relief Fund Offers Financial Assistance to Residents Impacted by COVID-19
For those hit hard by COVID-19, the Major Crisis Relief Fund is offering financial assistance for lost income, food, rent and more. If you need help, or if you would like to donate to the Major Crisis Relief Fund, visit majorcrisisrelieffund.org. [su_vimeo...
Cape & Islands Regional Network on Homelessness Provides Sanitation Station During COVID-19
Cape & Islands Regional Network on Homelessness provided a coordinated community response effort to help our homeless population and creating the availability of mobile showers and sanitation station in Hyannis. The Cape and Islands Regional Network on...
Read the Barnstable County Department of Human Services April 23, 2020 Newsletter
Read the Barnstable County Department of Human Services newsletter. This edition lists updates for human services-related resources across Cape Cod – i.e., updates to student meal pick-up, community agencies and therapists offering telehealth support, help for seniors...
Tele-Mental Health Services for Cape Cod
Even for those without behavioral health disorders, the necessary social distancing to combat COVID-19 can be stressful and isolating. Some things you can do to weather the effects of social distancing: Watch a movie with a friend over video chat. Go on a nature walk...
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