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Baker-Polito Administration Announces Crisis Counseling Assistance Program Call 888-215-4920 for Assistance

by Maria Silva | Jun 30, 2020

As part of its efforts to support the behavioral health needs of Massachusetts residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the availability of a new crisis counseling assistance program. The new program,...

Human Services Newsletter Latest Edition 6-25-20

by Maria Silva | Jun 29, 2020

Read the bi-weekly Barnstable County Department of Human Services Newsletter, designed to provide timely information on health and human service topics of interest for people living and working in Barnstable County. Read the newsletter HERE.

Food Access Resources – Updated 6/29/20

by Barnstable County Human Services | Jun 29, 2020

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...

Latest Edition of RSAC Newsletter 6-11-20

by Barnstable County Human Services | Jun 22, 2020

The Barnstable County Regional Substance Use Council (RSAC) E-Newsletter is a monthly newsletter is designed to provide information on substance use across the continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Read latest newsletter HERE.

COVID-19 Testing Availability and Updates

by Barnstable County Human Services | Jun 3, 2020

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing is now offered at Whole Health Pharmacy in Hyannis. Please see the recently updated "How to Get Tested" page at https://zcu.io/jkh0 Thank you to test site volunteers at the Cape Cod Medical Reserve Corps and Relief Home Health Services.

Read the Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter | May 29, 2020

by Barnstable County Human Services | May 29, 2020

Read the latest editon of the Barnstable County Department of Human Services e-newsletter, published on May 29, 2020 HERE.

Read the Latest Human Services Newsletter | May 15, 2020

by Barnstable County Human Services | 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

by Barnstable County Human Services | May 13, 2020

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

by Barnstable County Human Services | May 1, 2020

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...