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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

Falmouth Food Distributions Calendar

By FHS Staff on June 30, 2020 in Events

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Free Meals for Individuals, Families and Seniors, Tuesday, June 30th

By FHS Staff on June 25, 2020 in Events

The Cape Cod Family Table Collaborative, and initiative of the Cape Cod Culinary Incubator, is working with the Cape Codder Resort & Spa, the Boston Food Bank, Faith Family Kitchen, the American Culinary Federation of Cape Cod, and Cape Cod Church to coordinate a drive-through, cooked meal pick-up for individuals, families and seniors – a […]

Summer and ADHD: A Survival Guide

By FHS Staff on June 24, 2020 in Events

School’s out, but children still need support and structure to thrive during the coronavirus crisis. There’s never been a summer vacation like this one. With school finally ending, there’s uncertainty around everything from vacations (Is it safe to go?) to camp (Is it happening?) to just going to the park (Don’t forget your mask!). After […]

Dads Talk: Virtual Format

By FHS Staff on June 16, 2020 in Events

Are you a Dad looking for peer support around fathering? Are you a Grandfather or Uncle who is raising or helping to raise children? Connect with others and chat about parenting (or whatever is on your mind). You are welcome to join regardless of your child(ren)’s age(s), or your parenting situation. This support group is […]

WE CAN offering one to one appointments through Zoom

By FHS Staff on June 3, 2020 in Events

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 […]

Reoccurring Events

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 […]

Independence House continues to provide assistance with remote services.

By FHS Staff on October 3, 2019 in Reoccurring Events

Independence House, Inc., continues to assist those in the community who seek help for domestic and sexual violence matters during the Covid-19 crisis. Remote services range in all areas including: Accepting new clients Individual and Group counseling by phone and secure video conferencing Assistance with court applications in order to obtain emergency 209A Restraining Orders […]

Play & Learn in Falmouth & Mashpee

By FHS Staff on September 30, 2019 in Reoccurring Events

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 […]

In the news

Managing Anxiety During Reopening: With so many difficult decisions to make, some strategies to help you stay calm

By FHS Staff on June 19, 2020 in Articles

As the country reopens and summer begins, each family faces new and difficult decisions about how to stay safew. Is day camp too risky? Can we visit the grandparents? Should our teenagers be trusted to socialize safely? Plus, there are still huge uncertanties about the future. What will school look like in the fall? Will […]

Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News – Supporting your children during scary times

By FHS Staff on June 17, 2020 in Articles

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 […]

Teenagers and Reopening: Tips for helping kids stay safe during a confusing time

By FHS Staff on June 15, 2020 in Articles

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 […]

Understanding Brain Fog During COVID-19

By FHS Staff on June 10, 2020 in Articles

Many of us have been feeling brain fog during COVID-19. Cognitive load theory is one way of understanding why and what we can do about it. Rverside Trauma Center’s Clinical Director Joanna Bridger guides us through learning and remembering information, and how it can be difficult in challenging times. Video: Cognitive Load Theory Explained Source: […]

Town of Falmouth Human Services Department Re-posts a Request for Proposals for FY2021

By FHS Staff on June 8, 2020 in Articles

The Town of Falmouth, through the Human Services Department, has re-posted a Request for Proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 that addresses the Outmigration of Working Age Adults from the Town of Falmouth. The Town of Falmouth has identified that the outmigration of working age from Falmouth is an issue that has far reaching implications to […]

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