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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...

Read the Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter

by Barnstable County Human Services | May 1, 2020

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

by Barnstable County Human Services | Apr 30, 2020

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

by Barnstable County Human Services | Apr 23, 2020

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

by Barnstable County Human Services | Apr 23, 2020

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

by Barnstable County Human Services | Apr 23, 2020

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

by Barnstable County Human Services | Apr 22, 2020

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...