For more information contact:
Falmouth Human Services Committee
c/o Suzie Hauptmann, Director
Falmouth Human Services
65A Town Hall Square
Falmouth, MA 02540
ph. 508-548-0533 x16
fax 508-540-7454
WE CAN offers one to one appointments with expert volunteers to help with legal needs, employment help, business support, and financial counseling and empowerment services. To learn more about how WE CAN can help, please call 508-430-8111 or email [email protected] Services they offer now through Zoom: Legal consultations with volunteer attorneys addressing various isssues including […]
Prior to the pandemic, the AFSC offered a free six-week educational program called Savvy Caregiver, a 12-hour training in Alzheimer’s and dementia basics including disease staging, behavior management, and self-care. Master Trainer Judi Devaney has taught Savvy Caregiver classes in every town on the Cape, and in June will begin offering Savvy Caregiver online via […]
The Cape Cod Family Resource Center and Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition collaborate to compile and distribute a monthly list for the benefit of Cape and Islands families and professionals who support them. They include workshops, classes, support groups, and other resources that they believe adhere to best practices: however, we suggest that you consider […]
Parenting through COVID-19 and social distancing virtual drop-in group for caregivers will help you stay connected. This 8-week Zoom group starts May 12th at 3pm and is facilitated by Heather Bowden & Michelle McClelland of JRI’s Flexible Support Services. As this is a drop-in group, participants must register each week in order to obtain the […]
Cape Cod Children’s Place and Family Continuity’s Cape Cod Family Resource Center presents a program to support Dads & father figures. Facilitated by Matt Daniels, LMHC this group on May 28th and June 25th is from 3-4pm. Studies show that children grow up happier and healthier with nurturing fathers in their lives. This group is […]
This interactive thirteen-week class offers dads the opportunity to enhance their fatherhood skills. Dads will: address their family history create a vision for the father they choose to be learn discipline skills that teach respect, not fear learn how to understand their child’s/children’s feelings Spring 2020 class schedule: March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, […]
An interactive 12-week parenting course where participants will: Explore the needs of individuals struggling with substance use disorders Focus on skill building and coping strategies Strengthen family bonds so that families can heal together Mondays from 6pm – 8pm, March 2-June 1. You can also contact Home Care Assistance for your family member that need […]
Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod’s bereavement support groups provide a positive, nurturing, confidential setting to learn ways to manage and cope with loss. Groups are facilitated by experienced bereavement professionals and are FREE of Charge, the https://www.fidelishomecare.com/ has great availability for the home care of your family member. Open Bereavement Support Groups: These groups […]
Independence House, Inc., Cape Cod’s leading resource, counseling and advocacy center to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence is promoting safe and healthy relationships Survivor Support Group in Falmouth. This group provides a safe space for adult women who have been afffected by domestic or sexual violence at any age. The group combines creative […]
The Coalition for Children provides interactive literacy-rich programs for you to conect with other families in our community. Fall Session Dates are September 16th – November 22nd (excluding holidays): Mondays: 10am Hola! Spanish for Kids at East Falmouth Library 10am & 11am Toddle Time at Mashpee Public Library 4PM Little Art Studion at Falmouth Admin […]
With protests over the violent deaths of black Americans dominating the news, it’s understadable that many kids are feeling scared, confused or angry about the situation. How can parents, many of whom are struggling themselves, help children process what they’re seeing and manage their feelings? Ther’s no one right answer. That said, there are a […]
Pride month is a time for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to come together in solidarity to celebrate and embrace identity. We want to remind our families and caregivers that your support and acceptance of your loved one’s sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression directly impacts their mental wellness and personal safety. Unfortunately, LGBTQIA+ […]
It’s a trying time to be the parent of a teenager. After months of being cooped up at home away from friends, unable to attend school or go out, most kids are chomping at the bit to get back to the lives they had before the pandemic. Getting teens to take safety seriously is a […]
WHAT: Cape Cod Young Professionals (CCYP) is asking working-age adults on Cape Cod to respond to a new COVID-19 Needs Survey. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, participants will have the opportunity to enter a special drawing to win $100 cash from CCYP (one winner will be […]
Telephone assistance for 209A and 258E protective order applications and safety planning is available from Independence House SAFEPLAN advocates or staff attorney, Monday to Friday 9am-4pm (Spanish & Portuguese assistance available). How to receive assistance: Call 800-439-6507 x238 On the voicemail, speak your name slowly and leave your telephone number twice. An Independence House SAFEPLAN […]
