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
Registration for Thanksgiving Baskets will be October 1st – November 13, 2020. To register please call 508-548-2794, Monday -Friday from 9:30-12 pm or Wednesday from 3-5pm. You will choose a time to pick up your basket on Monday, November 23rd or Tuesday, November 24th. For more information visit Falmouth Service Center’s website at www.falmouthservicecenter.org.
Wellness Coaches from WellStrong work with clients over 3-6 months to provide: Mentorship including one-on-one weekly sessions. Help identifying recovery and wellness strengths, weaknesses and interests to create individualized health goals Peer-based support and accountability through peer-lead weekly groups Navigation to helpful recovery resources Help establishing healthy coping skills for life in recovery WellStrong Membership […]
The FIRST Steps Team offers community connected services for families that include specialized home visiting and community-based recovery and parenting support for families affected by substance use. The FIRST Steps Team offers telehealth, virtual support groups, and “drop and go” supplies. If you or someone in your life might benefit from this program, please contact […]
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 […]
A free, virtual event: town hall, screening, and referral on September 22, 2020 from 9am to 11am. Participants will be able to learn from experts and patients with lived experience about opioid use disorder and treatment and take an anonymous, interactive screening. To sign up for the town hall, visit: www.mcleanhospital.org/opioid-screening. The town hall will […]
This is an interactive 9-week parenting course. Open to any parenting member of a family in recovery. 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 When: Mondays, 6-8:30pm, October 19th – December 14th, 2020 (must […]
This interactive 12-week virtual 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\ Fall 2020 class schedule: September 16 – December 9. No […]
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 […]
NAMI Cape Cod & The Islands is a non-profit serving individuals and families affected by mental illness and neurological disorders through education, support and advocacy. NAMI is committed to supporting individuals and families during this time. If you feel you and your family are in need of help, and you would benefit from talking to […]
Housing Assistance Corp. (HAC) is committed to keeping our community safely housed. If you or someone you know needs help with their rent or mortgage. One secure, 100% online application gives you access to several programs, including: RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition) ERMA (Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance Our private homeless prevention programs […]
Children who are heading back to the classroom this fall are facing unusual challenges, and one of them is anxiety about being separated from their families after months of togetherness. For some kids it will trigger separation anxiety, in addition to the anxiety they may feel about leaving their safe harbor from the pandemic. “Kids […]
There’s still a great deal of uncertainty surrounding school openings this fall. Remote learning, in-person classes, some of both? But even if you don’t know quite what school will look like this year, there are still things you can do to set your child up to succeed. Set Boundaries First, parents should be clear on […]
The new MassSupport Network website is now available, offering COVID-19 specific resources and services for people of all ages living in Massachusetts. MassSupport.org includes information on crisis counselors who are able to listen to personal stories and connect callers to the support services and resources they may need. Call 888-215-4920 or email [email protected] to learn […]
