On June 6, 2016, the South Shore Community Partners in Prevention (CHNA 23) hosted the “Health Literacy Initiative Kickoff” in Plymouth, MA. Â The event featured Lindsey Tucker, Associate Commissioner, Massachusetts […]
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On June 15, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Age-Friendly Yarmouth will host a Citizen Panel Discussion for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Panelists Alec Graham, JD, Director of Protective Services, Massachusetts Executive […]
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Barnstable County Department of Human Services announces staff openings: Full-time: Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative (SAPC) Program Specialist Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public health, social work, human […]
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Congratulations to the 36 health and human service organizations chosen as the Cape and Island’s United Way Partners. Â Many of the United Way Partners are involved in Barnstable County’s Department […]
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MassOptions connects elders, individuals with disabilities and their caregivers to agencies and organizations that can best meet their needs. Â A telephone call to their trained specialists provides fast, personalized attention. […]
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At the June 2, 2016, Regional Substance Abuse Council meeting, Plymouth and Barnstable District State Senator Vinny deMacedo and Cape and Islands’ District Attorney Michael O’Keefe presented the “Campaign for […]
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As the local resource for suicide prevention education, the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition (CISPC) offers a variety of workshops to community groups (Suicide Prevention Training Summary).  In addition to their QPR […]
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On May 11, 2016, Harvard Addiction Psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Hill held an informative talk on underage drinking, teens & marijuana & opioids.  Presented by the Lower Cape Prevention Partnership, Harwich Youth […]
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RSAC Issue Brief 3: MA Ballot Initiative: The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act  is the third in a series of substance use issue briefs produced by the Barnstable County Department […]
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