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Love someone with addiction? You’re not alone!

By FHS Staff on June 5, 2018 in Reoccurring Events

Therapeutic support for parents and caregivers of Teens and Young Adults struggling with Substance Use Disorders. Mondays @ 4:30 pm starting June 25th at Falmouth Human Services, 65A Town Hall Square in Falmouth.

To register or for more information contact Joy Ferney, LCSW at cell 508-317-2982 or email at [email protected]

Offered by Child & Family Services. To learn more about Child & Family Services visit www.child-familyservices.org or call 508-778-1839.

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June Weekly Local Programs and Groups

By FHS Staff on June 6, 2019 in Events

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 […]

MA residents still need health insurance coverage! Get Help!

By FHS Staff on May 23, 2019 in Events

Despite Federal changes Massachusetts Residents age 18 and older are still required to have health insurance or face a state tax penalty. You may have heart the federal requirement to have health insurance – called the individual manadate – was repealed starting in 2019, but Massachusetts requirement to have coverage will still be in place. […]

A Positive Approach To Dementia Care with Teepa Snow

By FHS Staff on May 16, 2019 in Events

Free Conference for Family and Professional Dementia Caregivers on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 8:30am – 4:30 pm ath the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis (CE’s and respite care available) Teepa Snow is a nationally renowned dementia-care education specialist with a background in occupational therapy and close to 40 years of clinical […]

WE CAN PathMakers Mentoring Program Offered in Falmouth

By FHS Staff on May 14, 2019 in Events

The PathMakers Program is a 10-month mentoring program of mutual learning and growth that participants often find to be life-altering. The program involves monthly group meetings and workshops, 1:1 meetings, and monthly mentoring partners support meetings. Whether you are motivated to begin such a journey yourself or you desire to journey with another woman on […]

My Choice Matters: Parenting to Prevent Substance Use

By FHS Staff on May 3, 2019 in Events

Third annual My Choice Matters Parent Summit. Sunday May 19, 2019 noon-3:30pm at the Cape Codder, 1225 Iyannough Road, Hyannis. Parents and caregivers of children of all ages are invited to attend this FREE event. Free childcare and snacks, local experts and resources parent toolkit. My Choice Matters: Parenting to Prevent Substance Use is for […]

Reoccurring Events

Arts & Ideas: Program for people with cognitive loss and their caregivers.

By FHS Staff on May 16, 2019 in Reoccurring Events

Join the Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod for a different creative offering every first Monday of the month. The program is for people with cognitive loss and their caregivers. Programs are free and open to the community. Arts & Ideas, First Monday of the Month, 10:30-12 at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, […]

Falmouth Together Memory Cafe

By FHS Staff on April 9, 2019 in Reoccurring Events

Falmouth Museums on the Green in the Cultural Center (Easiest to enter and park from Katharine Lee Bates Road) is host to Falmouth Together Memory Cafe on the 2nd Monday of the Month 1:00-3:00 pm. The Falmouth Together Memory Cafe is a welcoming place for people living with memory concerns and their families or care […]

Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Violence

By FHS Staff on April 2, 2019 in Reoccurring Events

New spring dates and times! Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Violence. Mondays beginning April 22, 2019- for 5 weeks from 1:00-2:00pm at the Falmouth Independence House Office, 220 Main Street, Suite #200 (2nd Floor), Falmouth. To register for this FREE support group contact: Tara at 508-771-6507 x251 [email protected] or Kate 508-771-6507 x250 [email protected] This […]

Substance Use Drop-In Night

By FHS Staff on March 28, 2019 in Reoccurring Events

Residents of Falmouth are encouraged to visit the monthly Substance Use Drop-In Night, hosted by the Mashpee Substance Use Task Force, which is a unique chance to connect one-on-one with over seventeen different local treatment and recovery professionals in a relaxed and informal setting. Some Professional Partners include: Alateen/Alanon Family Groups; Gosnold; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren; […]

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group: Come Build Community!

By FHS Staff on February 12, 2019 in Reoccurring Events

Any and all LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12-17 are welcomed to come build community at Family Continuity, 29 Bassett Lane in Hyannis for an 8-week group every Monday from 5pm-6:30pm starting Feburary 25th. Build peer relationships, interactive games, group discussion and a safe space to share voices. Funded through DMH. If interested please contact Amanda McBride: […]

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Non-Profit Highlight: Herren Project – Support. Recover. Overcome.

By FHS Staff on May 30, 2019 in Articles, Substance Abuse Related Articles

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 […]

Program for Pregnant and Parenting Women Struggling with Opioid Use

By FHS Staff on April 9, 2019 in Articles

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 […]

SERVICES AND SUPPORT for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth and Young Adults

By FHS Staff on April 4, 2019 in Articles

Services are targeted to Cape and Island unaccompanied youth and young adults (24 and under) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Services available are: Assessment for services; Flexible funds to prevent homelessness; Individualized case management; Planning for housing stability. Intake for assessment and access to services are available through these community partners: CHAMP […]

How to RECOGNIZE an Opioid Overdose/How to RESPOND to an Overdose

By FHS Staff on March 28, 2019 in Articles, Substance Abuse Related Articles

How to RECOGNIZE an Opioid Overdose: Not responsive Lips and fingertips may be blue Snoring or gurgle noise whild nodding out Vomiting Can’t be woken up How to RESPOND to an Overdose (You can keep a person alive by following thse steps): Call 911 Try to wake person up (Rub the middle of their chest […]

Quick Tips to Lower Your Child’s or Teen’s Anxiety

By FHS Staff on March 26, 2019 in Articles, Human Service Related Articles

Giving your child or teen the gift of less stress and worrying! Anziety is one of the biggest emotional health challenges facing our children and teens. It can destroy their self-esteem, reduce joy, and interfere with, or even sabotage, them from taking healthy risks in life. Being a calming, skilled, and steadying influence to help […]

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