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Inpatient Detox

What is Inpatient Detox?

Questions to ask when seeking a detox program:

Is the facility licensed and accredited?
Is there an age requirement for admission?
What costs will my insurance cover and what must I pay for?
When is the next available bed?
What is the anticipated length of stay?
What specific services are provided (counseling, groups, medication, family services)?
Do you treat co-existing conditions (medical, psychological or behavioral)?
What is the philosophy or model of treatment?
Do you offer gender specific or age specific services?
What should I expect from medical detoxification?
What arrangements are made for Aftercare?

Click here for a list of facilities that offer Inpatient Detox Programs

What's Happening Around Falmouth

Massachusetts Opioid Screening & Awareness Day

By FHS Staff on September 16, 2020 in Events

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 […]

September Weekly Local Programs and Groups

By FHS Staff on September 3, 2020 in Events

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 […]

Falmouth Food Distributions Calendar

By FHS Staff on September 2, 2020 in Events

September 2020 food distributions in Falmouth.

Mental Health While Black: A Panel discussion

By FHS Staff on August 18, 2020 in Events

Toy Burton of Roxbury, MA lost her sister, Denita Shayne Morris, in 1986 to suicide at the age of 23. In 2017, Ms. Burton started the organization, DeeDee’s Cry, after she noticed that organizations that focus on suicide prevention still didn’t have events in communities of color, despite suicide being the 2nd leading cause of […]

Farmer’s Market Coupons for Low Income Individuals 60+

By FHS Staff on July 27, 2020 in Events

Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. will be distributing Farmer’s Market coupons for low income individuals (individuals who qualify for programs such as Food Stamps, Mass Health, fuel assistance), 60 years of age or older, residing in Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties for the purchase of produce at local Farmer’s Markets. Thes […]

Reoccurring Events

Virtual Nurturing Families In Recovery

By FHS Staff on September 20, 2020 in Reoccurring Events

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 […]

Virtual Nurturing Fathers Workshop Series

By FHS Staff on August 6, 2020 in Reoccurring Events

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 […]

Nurturing Fathers Workshop Series

By FHS Staff on February 13, 2020 in Reoccurring Events

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, […]

Nurturing Families In Recovery

By FHS Staff on February 13, 2020 in Reoccurring Events

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 […]

VNA Hospice Bereavement Group

By FHS Staff on October 16, 2019 in Reoccurring Events

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 […]

In the news

Back-to-School Anxiety During COVID: How to help kids handle fears and gain independence

By FHS Staff on September 2, 2020 in Articles

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 […]

Preparing for Back-to-School Success: How to set kids up to thrive, despite the uncertainties

By FHS Staff on September 1, 2020 in Articles

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 […]

New MassSupport Website Offers COVID-19 Specific Resources and Services

By FHS Staff on August 5, 2020 in Articles

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 […]

How to Set Priorities This School Year: What to do when you can’t do it all

By FHS Staff on August 5, 2020 in Articles

As school across the country reopen with a patchwork of remote and inperson learning, many parents are wondering how they’re going to make it all work. Between complex school schedules, parents’ own work responsibilities and the ongoing stress and uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis, the reality is that this year will be very different and, […]

Social Security Administration

By FHS Staff on July 7, 2020 in Articles

The Social Security Administration is still available to help by phone. A local representative is available to take your call Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at: (855) 881-0212 or (TTY) 1-800-325-0778. They may be able to schedule an appointment if they cannot help you by phone. Please do not go into […]

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