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The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod works to improve the health, independence and dignity of people living with HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis. They provide care, support and housing, while working to reduce the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections through prevention, education and testing services. Among their many services are peer support programs and case management.
Medical case Management
Rapid HIV Testing
Sexually transmitted Illness and Hepatitis C screening
Prevention and Education
Food Pantry
Peer Support
Transportation
Needle Exchange Program
Overdose Prevention and Education
Harm Reduction
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- Must be income-eligible
- Please call organization or check website for hours of operation.
Falmouth Office: Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm
428 South Street Hyannis MA 02610
96 Bradford Street Provincetown MA 02657
65B Town Hall Square 2nd Floor Falmouth MA 02540
American Cancer Society
American Cancer SocietySoutheastern Massachusetts Region
5 Manley Street West Bridgewater MA 02379

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Operated by Housing Assistance Corporation.
The Angel House shelter in Hyannis works with families recovering from alcohol or other drug abuse. Angel House provides a structured and secure environment where mothers and children can be reunited and recover from the dual traumas of substance abuse and homelessness.
Hyannis MA 02601

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For anyone who is in need of a hot meal
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Adults and Children welcome
Monday – Wednesday – Friday
11:30am – 12:30pm
(All volunteer organization)
St. Barnabas Parish House 91 Main Street Falmouth MA 02540
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The Barnstable Housing Authority has been operating low income subsidized housing since 1948 and currently administers approximately 1052 units of housing.
Housing units include:
• 155 units of state-aided Chapter 667 elderly/handicapped
• 18 units of state-aided congregate housing for frail, elderly & disabled
• 52 units of state-aided Chapter 689 special needs
• 52 units of state-aided Chapter 705 family
• 75 units with state-aided Massachusetts Rental Vouchers
• 20 units of Alternative Housing Voucher Program housing for disabled individuals
• 68 units of federal 46-3 elderly/handicapped housing
• 170 units with HUD Section 8 rental assistance
• 90 units with Section 8 Mobility Vouchers.
• 16 units of Single Room Occupancy Sect 8 Mod Rehab. for homeless Veterans
• 35 units with vouchers under the federally funded Shelter Plus Care Program for people with HIV/Aids
• 9 units for families with disabilities through the Cape Ministries program
• 5 Units under the Pilot House Plus Program for homeless individuals
• 50 units under the Rental Acquisition Program (RAP)
• 200 units under the Disabled Independent Adult Living Program (DIAL)
• 93 Section 8 Vouchers under the Fair Share Program
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WHAT IS PUBLIC HOUSING?
Public housing is intended to provide decent, safe, and affordable rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. In its broadest definition public housing includes apartments owned and managed by public housing authorities and subsidized apartments privately owned and managed.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE BARNSTABLE HOUSING AUTHORITY?
The Barnstable Housing Authority is responsible for the management and operation of its local public housing programs and various voucher programs.
WHAT ARE PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAMS?
Units owned and managed by the Housing Authority are available under the Public Housing Program. These apartments are intended to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
WHAT ARE LEASED HOUSING OR RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAMS?
Leased Housing or Rental Voucher Programs (oftentimes referred to as Section 8) use vouchers to subsidize the family’s rent paid to private landlords. This allows eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities the opportunity to afford private rental apartments. The BHA receives funding from the Massachusetts Dept. of Housing and Community Development for Voucher Programs which regulates the eligibility and other requirements of the specific Housing Voucher Program
WHAT KINDS OF PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAMS ARE THERE?
There are two categories of subsidized housing programs: Public Housing Programs where the Housing Authority is the landlord and Leased Housing or Rental Voucher Programs where private individuals, companies or corporations are the landlord. Tenants pay a portion of their income for rent in ‘public’ housing (usually 30%); in the voucher program tenants pay a portion of the rent and the BHA subsidizes the remaining amount.
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Our housing programs are intended for low-income families and individuals. Eligibility is based upon annual income, whether you qualify as elderly, a disabled individual, or as a family and U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. References are checked to verify whether you and your family will be good tenants. Income limits have been determined for eligibility purposes for all the programs. Please see the Income Limits. Call our Office at 508-771-7222 with any questions.
146 South Street Hyannis MA 02601