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Month: September 2016

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Lt. Governor Coming to Cape Cod to Discuss Marijuana Legalization

Legalization of medical marijuana is Question #4 on the Massachusetts ballot on November 8, 2016. Ā  A discussion of the potential impacts in Massachusetts of the legalization will take place […]

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Cancelled – Veteran Awareness Day – Sat. 10/1/2016

Due to theĀ weather forecast, the Cape and Islands Veterans Awareness Event and Field Day has been cancelled.   Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center, The Masonic Military Assitance Project and […]

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Suicide is Preventable – News from CISPC

With the Cape and Islands’ suicide rate 1.4 times higher than the Massachusett’s state average, localĀ trainings and events are an integral part in preventing suicide.Ā Suicide prevention awareness and educationĀ occur throughout […]

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Welcome Melissa Janiszewski, New MOAPC Coordinator

New Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative (MOAPC) Program Specialist, Melissa Janiszewski will coordinate the Barnstable County’s MOAPC grant. Ā Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Social Work focusing on Sustainable Development/Global […]

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Regional Network on Homelessness Advocates with Revised Policy Brief

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds 16 Massachusetts Continuum of Care (CoC) grantees. In 2015, the CoCs collectively created 4,578 units of permanent housing and other supports […]

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BCREPC Unveils Animated Introduction to Emergency Shelter System

The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) announces the availability of a 90-second animation providing an introduction to the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Shelter System. Its purpose is to […]

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Candlelight Overdose Vigil – September 24, 2016

Parents Supporting Parents Cape Cod, The Open Doorways of Cape Cod, Inc. and the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod are presenting an event to support familiesĀ and individuals dealing with […]

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New Substance Use Issue Briefs Published

The Barnstable County Department of Human Services is producing a series of issue briefs for the Barnstable County Regional Substance Abuse Council (RSAC) that present factual information on an array […]

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LESS THAN ONE MONTH AWAY: Open Enrollment for Medicare Changes

SHINE volunteers are ready to help you review your Medicare options during theĀ Medicareā€™s Part C (Medicare Advantage Plan) and Part D (Prescription Drug Plan) Annual Open Enrollment (October 15, 2016 […]

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