Agendas are posted in the Town Clerk’s office
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
Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious. A 10-year-old boy named James has an outburst in school. Upset by something a classmate says to him, he pushes the other boy, and a shoving-match ensues. When the teacher steps in to break it up, James goes ballistic, throwing papers and books around the classroom and […]
If you are interested in signing-up your family for Thanksgiving, please note the following requirements: Thanksgiving Basket sign-ups are ongoing and will end on Friday, November 22nd. FSC’s Thanksgiving Basket Distribution Days are Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th. To register your family for the holiday programs, you must be a client of the […]
Join the Alzheimer’s Family Support Center for a different creative offering every first Monday of the month, for people with cognitive loss and their caregivers. Programs are free and open to the community. First Monday of Every month, 10:30am – Noon at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit. Monday, November 4th: […]
Webinar on teen anxiety to be held on Monday, October 21st from 6:30-8pm at the Falmouth High School Library, 874 Gifford Street, Falmouth. Learn how to recognize signs of an anxiety disorder; practice youth-friendly anxiety management skills; encourage teens to be a part of choosing treatment options. This webinar is for parents, guardians, youth workers, […]
Local weekly programs and groups. To see a full listing visit www.capecoalition.com Mondays, 5-6 pm: “Anger Management Classes” at Gosnold Cape Cod, 200 Ter Heun Drive, Falmouth. Fulfills court’s requirements for anger management classes. FEE: $40 per class, pay as you go. Information or registration: 508-540-6550. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm: “Parents Supporting Parents” at Mashpee Welcome […]
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. Open Bereavement Support Groups: These groups are open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. […]
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 […]
Adult Learner Center at Cape Cod Community College will be holding Information Sessions to learn how CCCC can assist you as you transition to college. They will guide and support you as you retool and reinvent yourself. Join them and hear about the support they provide and the opportunities that exist for you on the […]
Strong communities make for strong recovery. Community members – including families, neighbors, employers, educators, charitable organizations, and faith-based institutions – are the backbone of communities that foster recovery among its residents. Mental and substance use disorders have affected Falmouth residents from all walks of live and research shows community support and reducing stigma significantly contributes […]
Learn what vaping is and important facts to help you know how to keep youth healthy. Parents, caregivers, and youth-serving organizations play a vital role in delaying and preventing youth using e-cigarettes and vapes. The resources provided in the Tool Kit offer education and ways to address the issue. The topic of youth vaping is […]
With the right support, children can learn to change gears without whining and tantrums by: Katherine Martinelli Many children struggle with transitions, which are common triggers for behaviors that range from annoying (whining, stalling) to upsetting (tantrums and meltdowns). There are many ways parents and teachers can help kids have an easier time with transitions […]
RISE is a support group created to uplift and empower Mothers affected by Substance Use Disorders. Whatever your pathway to recovery, we believe in you and your ability to RISE. Wednesdays from 6-7pm at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford Street, Falmouth. Refreshments and childcare provided. Pre-registration required – Please call Cape Cod Children’s […]
Herren Project is a non-profit organization focused on treatment, recovery and prevention of substance use disorder. Since 2011, Herren Project has provided live-saving support to individuals living with substance use disorder. We also offer support to family members and loved ones affected by the disease and bring prevention programs to schools and communities across the […]
The Moms Do Care (MDC) program supports women who are pregnant or parenting a child age 36 months or under. Participants are candidates if they present with a history of opioid use disorder, either current or in remission. Services are provide for moms by moms who have walked this path during their own pregnancy. This […]
