Support in Times of Need

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684 Main Street, Suite 3
Hyannis, MA 02601

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands their mission is to promote the healthy development of children through one-to-one friendships with caring, responsible adults, supported by trained professional staff. They match adult volunteer mentors or Bigs with children ages 7-12, or Littles. The matches get together twice a month for a few hours at a time to enjoy activities like reading, playing games, enjoying cultural activities, or just hanging out in the community together. Their program is proven to produce several positive long-term and short-term youth development outcomes. Youth involved in our program become more adept at having quality relationships with adults, which contributes to their abilities to advocate for themselves throughout life.

Mentoring Programs * At Risk Youth, Youth Enrichment Programs, Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities

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29 Bassett Lane
Hyannis, MA 02601

The Cape Cod Family Resource Center offers family support services, family partners, clinical assessments, referrals, and school support services that aim to nurture, support, and educate children, parents, and other caregivers.

Family Based Services, Parenting Education

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100 Independence Drive
Hyannis, MA 02601

Child and Family Services Cape Cod offers comprehensive mental health and child welfare services to children, adults, families and those with special needs.

Family Based Services, Adolescent/Youth Counseling

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PO Box 427
Barnstable, MA 02630
Phone: 508.375.0410

Children’s Cove, a department of Barnstable County, provides coordinated and comprehensive multidisciplinary services to child victims of sexual abuse, serious physical abuse, witness to domestic violence, sexual exploitation and human trafficking. It is a freestanding, child-friendly facility in the mid-Cape area designed to ensure that victims of child sexual abuse and their non-offending family members have access to support and services in a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment. As an investigative agency, Children’s Cove provides a compassionate, efficient, child-friendly facility for child abuse intervention. Children and families journey through a streamlined process, which reduces the chances that the children are re-traumatized and preserves the best evidence for investigators. Our staff facilitate an under-one-roof collaboration of social and legal agencies to protect, treat and counsel child abuse victims and their families, and to investigate and prosecute the abusers.

To contact staff members at Children’s Cove call 508-375-0410. Callers can leave a message for who they are looking for. Case related calls, or those with concerns or questions needing a more immediate response should leave a message on the “Intake” line voicemail. These messages are checked regularly throughout the day by staff members. Information for parents, caregivers, kids and teens are available on our website at www.ChildrensCove.org

During times of stress and isolation, instances of abuse can increase. Additionally, individuals who have undisclosed trauma may be further challenged by their trauma experience with a reduction of their natural supports. If you think you or a loved one may need help, learn about some ways to get help here: https://www.childrenscove.org/get-help/”

Child Advocacy Centers, Child Abuse Medical Evaluations, Specialized Counseling Services, Child Sexual Abuse Counseling

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372 North Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands, Inc. (CACCI) is a private, non-profit organization that provides a variety of services to low-income individuals and families to help them Community Action Committee improve the quality of their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. CACCI accomplishes its mission by providing services primarily in the areas of access to health care and public insurance enrollment; childcare services; homeless prevention; emergency shelter; and educational support services for seniors and their caregivers.

Emergency Shelter, Health Insurance Information/Counseling, Medicaid Applications, Community Action Agencies

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166 Depot Road
Chatham, MA 02633

From clinical counseling referral, to licensed childcare and youth enrichment programs, to seasonal special events and activities. Services are preventative and therapeutic. Goals of prevention include maintaining the integrity of family relationships, enhancing the mental and social development of individuals, easing the transition of youth and adolescents into the adult world, and helping parents, children and others cope with the stresses of society and the environment.

Utility Assistance, Temporary Financial Assistance, Extended Child Care, Youth Enrichment Programs, Specialized Information and Referral

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24/7 Stress Line: 1-800-632-8188

Parents Helping Parents connects parents with parents in both virtual and community support groups to share challenges, express frustrations, and ask questions.

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Virtual & in-person (Sandwich based)

Our support group is an interactive and educational support group for families coping with a loved one’s addiction. Family members have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss their concerns, and build community with other families, most importantly, in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

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Hyannis, Falmouth, Orleans, and Provincetown

Independence House is dedicated to providing free and confidential assistance to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. Independence House, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization established in 1979 to serve the needs of survivors of domestic violence and their children. In 1981 Independence House increased victim services with a rape crisis center, providing crisis intervention and specialized assistance to serve victims of sexual assault ages 12 and up.

Each program is staffed by trained full-time and part-time counselors that meet the statutory requirements of The Massachusetts General Laws, MGL Chapter 233, Sections 20J and 20K, and are available to assist survivors in accessing community resources and provide support.

Independence House operates in four office locations on Cape Cod (Hyannis, Falmouth, Orleans, and Provincetown). Independence House SAFEPLAN advocates assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence in all District and Probate Courthouses on Cape Cod (Falmouth District, Barnstable Probate, Barnstable District, and Orleans District).

Independence House operates a 24 hour uninterrupted emergency hotline: 800-439-6507

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19 Brewster Cross Road
Orleans, MA 02653

The mission of the Lower Cape Outreach Council is to provide emergency assistance of food clothing and financial support to individuals and families in the 8 towns that constitute Lower Cape Cod and to follow up with services in the areas of employment and education.

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16 Great Neck Road
North Mashpee, MA 02649

Mashpee Human Services provides information and referral, advocacy, mental health consultation, short term counseling and fuel assistance free of charge to Mashpee residents.

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14 Old Tote Road
Orleans, MA 02653

PO Box 828
Orleans, MA 02653

The Homeless Prevention Council works every day to keep people in their homes and their communities, through one-on-one case management, we use every resource available to create individual solutions to the many problems encountered. We collaborate with other advocacy groups, town agencies and churches to help people access food, clothing, furniture, transportation, housing and other needs.

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49 Route 28
West Harwich, MA 02671

Hands of Hope Outreach Center provides critical emergency assistance to low-income families in need in the mid-Cape area (Mashpee to Harwich), offering emergency food, financial assistance to prevent evictions and homelessness, assistance with overdue utility bills, hot water and heat. Seniors, Singles, Families, Children served. Christmas toy program in conjunction with the CC Times Needy Fund.

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611 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540

Since 1983, Falmouth Service Center, a 501 (c ) (3) non-profit, has worked hand in hand with the community to educate, support, and improve the quality of life of Upper Cape residents in need. Individuals, schools, organizations, and the faith community contribute not only financial donations but also food, clothing, and other necessary goods to the Falmouth Service Center.

Arrearage Management Programs (AMPs) are financial assistance programs for low-income customers with overdue utility bills. Most utility companies have AMPs that set up affordable payment plans, forgive part of a debt when customers enroll, offer budget counseling, and provide home energy audits and efficiency recommendations. Call the customer service number on your utility bill for more information.

Utility Assistance

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PO Box 5040
Charleston, IL 61920

Assurance Wireless is a federal Lifeline Assistance program brought to you by Virgin Mobile. Lifeline is a government benefit program supported by the federal Universal Service Fund. Enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. The Lifeline Assistance program is available for only one wireless or wireline account per household. Customers receive: Free cell phone, 500 Free minutes each month (for the first 4 months) & unlimited free texts each month

Utility Assistance

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PO Box 36
Hyannis, MA 02601

The Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund has been helping local residents since 1936. Our mission is to provide urgent financial assistance for basic human needs to individuals and families residing on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket who are experiencing temporary financial hardships. Payments are made directly to vendors through voucher system.

Housing Expense Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance * At Risk for Homelessness, Medical Expense Assistance

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PO Box 572
Truro, MA 02666

The Dexter Keezer Fund assists residents of Truro who are encountering crises. The fund offers timely, individual grants.

Housing Expense Assistance, Utility Assistance

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100 North Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

The Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund is available to any Massachusetts resident who, because of temporary financial difficulty, cannot meet a month’s energy expense and is not eligible for state or federal energy assistance, and meets income eligibility guidelines. CONTACT THE LOCAL SALVATION ARMY CORPS OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE. FOR CAPE COD, CONTACT THE HYANNIS OFFICE.

Utility Assistance

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133 Queen Anne Road
Harwich, MA 02645

The Family Pantry of Cape Cod’s mission is to provide food and clothing to those in need. We welcome people of every age, race, color, national origin, religion, residence, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, veteran, or any other status.

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5 Jobs Fishing Road
Mashpee, MA 02649

Christ the King Food Pantry in Mashpee, 5 Jobs Fishing Road (off Rt. 151) 508-477-7700 continues to operate as a “Drive-Thru” service in an effort to abide by Covid-19 guidelines and precautions while continuing to provide our weekly pantry to our clients and others. All are welcome.

91 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540

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Serving free meals to those in need in the Falmouth community. Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30am – 1:30pm

Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites

121 Main St
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

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The mission of the Bourne Friends Food Pantry is to assist individuals and families in the town of Bourne that do not have the resources to provide themselves or their families with adequate nutrition. For clients who are disabled or homebound, the Food Pantry volunteers will make home deliveries subsequent to an initial face to face interview at the Food Pantry.

Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses

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1019 Iyannough Road #7
Hyannis, MA 02601

WIC ( Women, Infants and Children) is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. The mission of WIC is to safeguard the health of low to moderate income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. Main office located in Hyannis, see website for hours and locations of other offices located in South Yarmouth, Falmouth, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket.

WIC

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261 South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

Catholic Social Services (CSS) provides basic and emergency support to families and individuals in need of food, utility and rental assistance, and as needed financial assistance. CSS also acts as a mediator between clients and utility companies or credit card companies.

Ongoing Emergency Food Assistance, Utility Assistance, Temporary Financial Assistance

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2240 Iyannough Road
West Barnstable, MA 02668

The Family Pantry of Cape Cod Community College (FP4C), is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing emergency non-perishable food, personal care products, and information for resources in the area to students, faculty, staff, and families who have children attending the Children’s College. Located in the Grossman Building across from the campus bookstore.

Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses

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486 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

The First Baptist Church Food Pantry offers a variety of essential food products to people and families in the Barnstable, Yarmouth and Mashpee areas. The food pantry is open every Tuesday from 9:00AM – 12:00PM. It is staffed by volunteers from our church and community, and empowered by donations from local business and the Boston Food Bank.

We offer our services to the Barnstable, and Yarmouth areas and allow 2 visits per family per month. You need a picture ID each time you come.

Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses

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735 Attucks Lane
Hyannis, MA 02601

Harbor Community Health Center-Hyannis (HCHCH) offers easy access to comprehensive family medicine and dental care. We offer financial counseling and our staff can speak English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.

Community Clinics, Dental Care * People Without Health Insurance / People With Inadequate Health Insurance

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483 Great Neck Road South
Mashpee, MA 02649

Mashpee Tribal Council Pantry is available for tribal members.

Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses

155 Hopkins Drive
Wellfleet, MA 02667

Mustard Seed Kitchen offers Tuesday and Thursday meal delivery for people who need short term help on the lower cape. Please call for more information.

Home Delivered Meals

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710 Route 28
Harwich Port, MA 02646

WIC (Women, Infants and Children), a service of Outer Cape Health Services is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC works to safeguard the health of low to moderate income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. Outer Cape WIC has day, evening and Saturday appointments available and has offices located in Harwich Port, Orleans, Eastham, and Provincetown.

WIC

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100 North Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

The Salvation Army in Massachusetts offers programs and services that provide food, homes, and clothing. For children and youth, it runs after-school tutoring, recreation, meals, and character-building programs. To thousands of individuals and families, it offers a warm meal or food for their kitchen at home. The Salvation Army food pantry and soup kitchen in Hyannis is open throughout the week and offers emergency food assistance on an as-need basis.

Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses, Clothing, Family Based Services

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331 Cotuit Road
Sandwich, MA 02563

The Sandwich Food Pantry is a non-profit, totally volunteer organization serving residents of Sandwich since 1983. The Pantry’s goal is to help residents through difficult times by providing supplemental food, advice and directions to further sources of assistance.

Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses

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5 Jobs Fishing Road
Mashpee, MA 02649

The Christ the King Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society supports the Christ the King Food Pantry that supplements the food needs for families in need. Families are served quality and various foods from dozens of donating organizations, local services, and grocery stores. Holiday dinners and bags also offered.

COVID NOTICE: Christ the King Food Pantry
Christ the King Food Pantry in Mashpee, 5 Jobs Fishing Road (off Rt. 151) 508-477-7700 continues to operate as a “Drive-Thru” service in an effort to abide by Covid-19 guidelines and precautions while continuing to provide our weekly pantry to our clients and others. All are welcome.

Pantry Hours: Wednesdays 9-12

Brown Bag Food Programs, Mobile Food Pantry Programs, Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses

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20 Shank Painter Road
Provincetown, MA 02657

The Soup Kitchen In Provincetown (SKIP) provides a hot, nourishing lunch to Outer Cape Cod residents, November through April, Monday through Friday. SKIP’s goal is to provide nutritious and healthy meals in a welcoming and warm atmosphere for all individuals on the Outer Cape who are either in need or seek community. SKIP’s daily mealtime also serves as a resource place for referrals to social programs for further help in all areas of need.

Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites

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205 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664

St. David’s is an Episcopal Church that offers a free meal and personal hygiene products once a month. Open to ALL residents of Cape Cod.

Food Pantries, Personal/Grooming Supplies

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468 Stony Brook Road
Brewster, MA 02631

Cape & Islands District Conference gives out holiday food baskets, and donations allow us to help folks with utility bills, rents, mortgages, medical charges, car repairs, food and other emergency need where they need assistance. Home visits are required before we help with a financial request. People in need of assistance must call our hotline.

Housing Expense Assistance, Medical Expense Assistance

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145 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02128

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded nutrition program that provides free meals to children ages 18 and under when school is not in session. In Massachusetts, the SFSP is administered by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE). Summer meal sites are located in eligible areas throughout the state, and meals are often provided in conjunction with educational and recreational activities.

Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses

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c/o The Family Pantry 133 Queen Anne Road
Harwich, MA 02645

The Cape Cod Hunger Network (CCHN) is a growing coalition of organizations, including Cape food pantries and state and local agencies that help coordinate food security programs. The Hunger Network identifies needs on the Cape and then looks for ways to address that need through its membership. For example, the Network provides shared freezer storage for pantries who might not have the capacity to hold the product they need. The Hunger Network also is an outlet through which advocacy efforts are channeled and works directly with the Greater Boston Food Bank in regard to legislative imperatives.

The Cape Cod Hunger Network provides a guide to all the local pantries. Please click on the “”Food Pantries”” tab above for a complete listing. We encourage you to support your local pantry through your “”time, talent, and/or treasures”” as we all try to eliminate hunger on Cape Cod. During Covid-19, please contact your local pantry to determine what they are able to accept. Many pantries are not accepting food donations from the general public. All are accepting financial and volunteer support.

If you are in need of food, please see our list of food pantries on Cape Cod. Many of the pantries have removed documentation requirements during the Covid-19 crisis. If you are struggling to put food on your table, please reach out to your local pantry. It is a simple process, at a time when many are facing food insecurity for the first time in their lives.

Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses, Information Sources

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845 Route 28, Units 14 – 16
South Yarmouth, MA 02664

The Yarmouth Food Pantry services families from Yarmouth and other Mid Cape towns in need of food assistance.

Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses

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19 Brewster Cross Road
Orleans, MA 02653

The mission of the Lower Cape Outreach Council is to provide emergency assistance of food clothing and financial support to individuals and families in the 8 towns that constitute Lower Cape Cod and to follow up with services in the areas of employment and education.

Emergency Food, Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses, Housing Expense Assistance, Clothing, Medical Expense Assistance

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3195 Main St
Barnstable, MA 02630

Provides health and wellness services to all 15 towns on Cape Cod. Services include: Public Immunization Clinic (Tues. & Thur.by appointment), Preventative Health screenings (blood pressure, hearing, glucose, cholesterol, HDL, bone density, skin cancer screening, body mass index, vision screening), Sun Safety/Skin Cancer prevention program for all ages, Tick Disease Prevention program for all ages, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Training, Needlestick prevention training, Immunization Update program, Ask a Public Health Nurse program for food pantries, public safety services.

Public Health Nursing

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38 Rt 28
West Yarmouth, MA 02673

New England Wellness Foundation promotes healthy communities and healthy living across the lifespan. Through collaboration with clinical and community based organizations, volunteers and families, we foster health and socio-economic equity for the most vulnerable in our society, including underserved, culturally diverse older adults and persons with disabilities. Programs include: Information and Referral, Wellness Clubs, Age Friendly and Intergenerational community building activities, Evidence Based Self Management Programs, Health Education, English as a Second Language classes, family transition counseling, recreational events, food and clothing drives, personal care training, and more.

English as a Second Language, Multicultural Education, Wellness Programs

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The NACo Dental Discount Card Program, a NACo member benefit program, was designed to help uninsured and underinsured county residents save money on their dental service expenses. Through a partnership with Careington International Corporation, this simple discount card can help residents save an average of 20 to 50 percent on their dental care services, and 20 percent on orthodontic services. This affordable plan starts at $6.95 per month and $59 per year for individuals.

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735 Attucks Lane
Hyannis, MA 02601

Harbor Community Health Center-Hyannis (HCHCH) offers easy access to comprehensive family medicine and dental care. We offer financial counseling and our staff can speak English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.

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1340 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215

The AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts provides assistance to people living with HIV and AIDS through client advocacy, counseling, case management, housing, legal services, peer support, needle exchange, and rental/utility assistance.

Disease/Disability Specific Screening/Diagnosis, AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling

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P.O. Box 498
Kensington, MD 20895-0498

The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) website has a section for financial resources for parents of children with cancer. ACCO also offers FREE Books & Resources for Families of Children with Cancer.

Disease/Disability Information, Health Related Advocacy Groups

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27 Park Street
Hyannis, MA, 02601

Cape Cod Hospital, part of Cape Cod Healthcare, the 38-acre Hyannis waterfront campus includes the O’Keeffe Surgical Pavilion, the Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center, the 20-bed Cape Psych Center with inpatient and outpatient mental health and behavioral health services, 14 medical office buildings, the Breast Care Center for digital mammography and diagnostic testing, the Infectious Disease Clinical Services, and a hospital-supported community health center.

Hospitals, Psychiatric Inpatient Units, Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams, Psychiatric Emergency Room Care, Mental Health Evaluation

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Phone: 508-289-1185

Cape families with a new baby can receive up to three home visits with a certified postpartum doula at no cost. Postpartum doula support includes newborn care, education on feeding and sleep, mental health screenings, connections to community resources, and help with household chores. 

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428 South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod (ASGCC) works to help reduce the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections through prevention, education and testing services. ASGCC helps income-eligible residents apply for fuel assistance each fall. Additionally, case managers may be able to assist with other benefit programs such as the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) which delivers short-term emergency assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS who face eviction, unaffordable housing, and high utility bills. The Aids Support Group of Cape Cod also offers a variety of food and nutrition services through both their Provincetown and Hyannis locations, including a daily meals program operating out of the Provincetown office and a Food Box Program in Hyannis. Both offices also operate emergency food pantries open during regular business hours for clients.

Disease/Disability Specific Screening/Diagnosis, HIV Testing, AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling

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411 Main Street, Suite 6
Yarmouthport, MA 02675

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod partners with families in need of an affordable home to build one of their own; fostering stability, self-reliance and a strong sense of community.

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PO Box 1015
Provincetown, MA 02657

Community Housing Resource, Inc. (CHR) was formed in 1996 as a private company whose mission is to provide affordable housing opportunities for year-round residents of Outer Cape Cod. They develop and manage rental and ownership housing properties in Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet.

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PO Box 81
West Chatham, MA 02669

Chatham Ecumenical Council for the Homeless helps to prevent homelessness by providing financial assistance to families in need due to job loss, health or other family related crisis.

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11 Frederick Court
Brewster, MA 02631

Brewster Housing Authority oversees 32 public housing units for seniors low income (60+) and disabled individuals as well as 24 public housing units for families.

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146 South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

The Barnstable Housing Authority is responsible for the management and operation of its local public housing programs and various voucher programs. Barnstable Housing Authority has been providing low income subsidized housing since 1948 and currently offers around 1040 units of subsidized housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities including Captain Eldridge House, Aunt Sarah’s, Career House, Adams Court, Stage Coach Residences, Colony House Apartments, and Barnstable and Hyannis House.

Housing Authorities

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871 Shore Road
Pocasset, MA 02559

The Bourne Housing Authority administers both a public housing and Section 8 housing voucher program. The housing authority owns and manages 56 affordable rental units. It also administers 76 Section 8 housing vouchers.

Section 8/Rental Assistance Program Rental Listings, Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing, Housing Authorities

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120 Route 28, 3rd Floor
West Harwich, MA 02671

The Harwich Ecumenical Council for the Homeless, Inc. (HECH) was established in 1990 with the mission of developing compassionate solutions to homelessness problems for families, especially those with children, living in Harwich, and the surrounding communities of Cape Cod. HECH manages 58 affordable rental apartments and houses in Harwich, Dennis and Yarmouth, Massachusetts. In addition, HECH operates an ability-to-pay-based daycare / pre-school facility for up to 26 children, and also provides certain counseling and homelessness prevention referral services to needy families and individuals on Cape Cod.

Housing Counseling, Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing, Child Care Centers

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119 Baxter Road
Hyannis, MA 02601

Homeless not Hopeless (HNH) is a non-profit organization formed by and for the homeless that provides a community based approach to housing and helping the homeless. HNH offers short and long-term help to those in need and provides affordable, supportive housing, educational training and other tools to help our homeless become productive citizens. Residents of each home pay community fees and help pay for food and utilities to help them become self-sufficient.

Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing

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8 Main Street
Orleans, MA 02653

The Homeless Prevention Council works every day to keep people in their homes and their communities, through one-on-one case management, we use every resource available to create individual solutions to the many problems encountered. We collaborate with other advocacy groups, town agencies and churches to help people access food, clothing, furniture, transportation, housing and other needs. We serve the residents of the eight towns of Lower / Outer Cape Cod on a non-sectarian, non-discriminatory basis.

Homelessness Prevention Programs, Housing Counseling, Housing Expense Assistance, Case/Care Management * Homeless People, Case/Care Management * Homeless Families, Case/Care Management * Homeless Youth

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460 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) provides emergency shelter and homelessness prevention assistance for individuals and families; HAC educates, trains and counsels with HAC’s consumer education department; weatherizes and conducts energy rehabs for low-income and market-rate properties; develops affordable housing for seniors, families and individuals; and provides an opportunity to become a homeowner with a full-service nonprofit real estate office. Foreclosure prevention and counseling services available.

Emergency Shelter, Foreclosure Prevention Loan Modification/Refinancing Programs, Housing Counseling

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766 Falmouth Road, Unit A3
Mashpee, MA 02649

Mashpee Housing Authority has several different housing assistance programs. Information regarding these programs and their eligibility criteria are available on their website.

Housing Authorities

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1 Wampanoag Drive
Mashpee, MA 02649

Mashpee Village is a housing community offering 1 to 4 bedroom units with attractive features specifically serving moderate- to low-income individuals and families.

Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

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372 North Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

Safe Harbor is a safe and secure family shelter for Emergency Assistance for eligible women and their children who are homeless due to domestic violence. Case Managers/Housing Advocates consistently confer and partner with outside agencies to meet individual needs of the residents and their children. Educational workshops are designed to help families build healthy, happy bonds and educate them with tools and skills to break the cycle of violence and live abuse free and independently.

Emergency Shelter

77 Winter Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

St. Joseph’s Homeless Shelter helps individuals facing a housing crisis. It is the only emergency shelter for men and women who become homeless on Cape Cod. In addition to providing a safe place to sleep, the NOAH Shelter provides job-search and housing-search assistance, case management, legal clinics, and substance-abuse and mental-health counseling.

Emergency Shelter

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1100 Alewife Circle
South Yarmouth, MA 02664

Swan Pond Village offers 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments, occupancy is open to all families. Subsidy is provided through the Project-Based Section 8 Program and rents are based upon 30% of the household adjusted gross income.

Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

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24 Town Hall Road
Truro, MA 02666

Truro Housing Authority (THA) promotes decent, safe, affordable housing for rental or purchase to meet the needs of present and future Truro residents. THA encourages and supports affordable housing that can serve a variety of needs, including elderly residents, families with children, couples, singles and municipal employees.

Housing Authorities

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534 Winslow Gray Road
South Yarmouth, MA 02664

The Yarmouth Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Yarmouth Housing Authority has 40 public housing units for seniors (60+) and disabled individuals as well as 35 State Rental Vouchers (MRVP), 2 State Mental Health Vouchers (DMH), and 249 Section 8 Vouchers (HUD).

Housing Authorities

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160 Bassett Lane
Hyannis, MA 02601

Independence House is Cape Cod’s leading resource, counseling, and advocacy center to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence. Established in 1979, Independence House serves residents of all 15 towns on Cape Cod with offices in Hyannis, Falmouth, Orleans and Provincetown. The mission of independence house is to help all domestic violence and sexual assault victims, survivors and their children by creating opportunities to find safety and become empowered through crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, referral, outreach, prevention, education, and inspiring change in our community. All services are free and confidential. Independence House offers services and widespread programs for adults, teens and children (ages 6 and up) who are survivors of, or affected by domestic and sexual violence.

Domestic Violence Intervention Programs, Advocacy * Domestic Violence Shelters, Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services, Domestic Violence Hotlines, Domestic Violence Issues

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243 Main Street, Suite 1
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Beacon Behavioral Health Associates is an assessment, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology service in the Bourne area of Buzzards Bay, MA. Cheryl Greene, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Katie Byrne, board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) are available and ready to provide service to children, adolescents, and adults. Both clinicians approach to achieving wellness are strength-based and holistic (treating the whole person: physical, mental, social and spiritual). They include building resiliency and sustainability for individuals on their journey to mental health and wellness.

General Counseling Services, Mental Health Evaluation, Psychiatric Medication Services

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27 Park Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

Centers for Behavioral Health of Cape Cod Healthcare is committed to treating the mental health needs of the Cape and Islands community. The Center strives to: provide patients with the highest quality care using approaches designed to be flexible, client-centered, family-focused, and culturally responsive; provide a wide range of services from dealing with alcoholism/substance abuse as well as mental health issues; and provide 24-hour mental health assessments and referrals along with a comprehensive array of services, including: Psychiatric assessment, Adult inpatient psychiatric care, Adult partial hospital treatment program, IOP (Intensive Outpatient), Geriatric outpatient psychiatry, Child & Adolescent psychiatry and Adult outpatient psychiatric services. The outpatient department has available both psychological and neuropsychological testing.

Community Mental Health Agencies, General Counseling Services, Specialized Counseling Services, Adolescent/Youth Counseling

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100 Independence Drive, Unit 8
Hyannis, MA 02601

Community Mental Health Agency.

Telemedicine, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services, Individual Counseling

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1019 Iyannough Road
Hyannis, MA 02601

Vinfen provides comprehensive services for adolescents and adults with psychiatric conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. They offer a wide range of evidence-based programs in recovery, supported living, habilitation, education, employment, and peer support.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

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107 Commercial Street
Mashpee, MA 02649

The mission of Community Health Center is to improve the health of our community through the provision of comprehensive, high-quality, compassionate health care to all, regardless of ability to pay. CHC provides care to more than 23,000 individuals within a “complete medical home” model, where multidisciplinary, integrated health services are provided under one roof to assist patients in overcoming affordability, financial, linguistic, cultural, transportation and other barriers to care. This complete medical home model includes primary care, behavioral health care, dental care, women’s health services, optometry, substance use disorder services, on-site affordable prescriptions, x-ray and ultrasound services, case management services, barrier assessments and assistance, Veterans care, and many other specialized programs. In 2019 and again in 2020, Community Health Center was ranked in the top 10% of health centers nationally for clinical quality by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The Health Center has offices in Mashpee, Falmouth, Bourne, Sandwich and Centerville. You can learn more at CHCofCapeCod.org.

Community Clinics, Telemedicine, General Counseling Services

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94 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601

Duffy Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide equitable, integrated primary health care and support services to persons who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness on Cape Cod, and to improve the quality of life for vulnerable and marginalized populations through community collaborations, leadership, and advocacy. Duffy’s services include:

• Medical care: primary and preventive care; diabetes and other chronic disease management; treatment for Hepatitis C, HIV and other infectious diseases; onsite specialists; nutritional education and counseling; chiropractic services.
• Mental health treatment: screening and assessment; psychiatric services; medication management; individual and group counseling.
• Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: assessment and treatment; relapse and recovery support; Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder; special programs for teens and pregnant and parenting women; peer recovery support from Recovery Support Navigators and Certified Recovery Coaches.
• Case management: health insurance and benefits assistance; assessment, support, and advocacy; assistance with medical care management; connection to community services; homeless prevention and shelter diversion; community outreach.
• Spiritual Care: compassionate listening; prayer, meditation, and spiritual direction; grief support.
• Certified medical interpretation available for all languages.

Community Clinics, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Community Mental Health Agencies, Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment

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391 Totten Pond Road, Suite 101
Waltham, MA 02451

For families addressing depression or bipolar disorder, a Mental Health Care Consultation offers screenings, discussions with a counselor, guidance and an action plan, and referrals to appropriate clinics and programs that can provide treatment. Free care consultations available for low-income families. In addition to in-person meetings for families struggling with depression or bipolar disorder, we provide the service by phone and Skype.

Mental Health Evaluation

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29 Bassett Lane
Hyannis, MA 02601

A private, non-profit mental health and social services agency that has been helping Massachusetts families for more than Thirty years. With a comprehensive array of programs, our portfolio of services encompasses community and home-based services, crisis intervention programs, as well as outpatient clinics providing individual and family therapy.

Family Based Services, Community Mental Health Agencies

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43 Tower Drive
New Bedford, MA 02540

Fellowship Health Resources is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist people of all ages to improve their behavioral health, well-being, and quality of life. We are a multi-state behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate and person-centered services to individuals experiencing life challenges. Our Cape and Islands programs include Community Based Flexible Supports (CBFS), Community Clubhouse Model, Peer Recovery Services, Residential/Group Living Programs, Supportive Housing, and a Transitional Youth Program.

Community Mental Health Agencies

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Hyannis

The Helix Human Services Family Support Project (FSP), based in Hyannis, MA, offers stabilization and support for families with adolescents ages 12–17 who are navigating transitions such as reunification, step-down from residential care, or risk of out-of-home placement. Through its Cape Cod Family Support Project, the program provides structured after-school and vacation-day services focused on skill-building and community engagement. Youth and their caregivers receive trauma-informed support, mentoring, case management, and access to resources like transportation, educational help, and clinical referrals. Operating from a residential-style youth center, FSP fosters connection through recreational, goal-oriented programming designed to strengthen families and promote long-term success.

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5 Industrial Drive, Suite 100
Mashpee, MA 02649

Mashpee Family Medicine is a primary care and walk in clinic located in the Mashpee Health Center, surrounded by other multi- specialty physicians who are also available. Walk-ins are encouraged.

Community Clinics

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16 Great Neck Road North
Mashpee, MA 02649

Mashpee Human Services provides information and referral, advocacy, mental health consultation, short term counseling and fuel assistance free of charge to Mashpee residents.

Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Community Mental Health Agencies, Specialized Information and Referral

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15 Vernon Street
Waltham, MA 02453

The Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (MCC) is a non-profit organization committed to helping people with long term mental illness find and secure employment, housing, education, services and support in the community. MCC membership includes over 15,000 Massachusetts residents who have mental illness and the 32 recovery and rehabilitation centers called “Clubhouses” that help to sustain them.

Clubhouse Model Psychiatric Rehabilitation

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248 Stevens Street,
Hyannis MA 02601

NAMI Cape Cod and the Islands provides free of charge educational and support programs and services for families and friends of those with mental illness as well as for those individuals with mental illness themselves throughout Cape Cod and the Islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Our programs and services include Family to Family educational classes, family member support groups, peer support groups, recovery education classes, speaker events, legislative advocacy, community outreach, member meetings, an e-news bulletin and more.

Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy * Mental Health Issues, Mental Health Related Support Groups, Mental Health Related Support Groups * Depression / Bipolar Disorder, Telemental Health, Mental Health Information/Education

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710 Route 28
Harwich, MA 02646

The goal of Outer Cape Health Services is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the eight outermost towns on Cape Cod. Their Provincetown and Wellfleet locations offer a variety of comprehensive services including: Primary Care, Family and Internal Medicine, Women’s Services, Family Planning, Social Work, Teen Clinic, HIV-Related Services, Nutritional Counseling, Pediatrics, In-House Laboratory Services, Minor Surgery and Dental Services in the Provincetown location only. The Harwich Center offers Primary Care, Urgent Care, Social Work and Nutritional Services. Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) is offered including a therapeutic behavioral health component.

Community Clinics, Medication Assisted Maintenance Treatment for Substance Use Disorders

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47 East Grove Street
Middleboro, MA 02346

BAMSI’s (Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc.) Parent Information Network (PIN) is a parent information, advocacy and support program designed by parents and professionals to help families of children and young adults ages 5-25 with serious emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health challenges.The goal of PIN is to empower families and assist them in navigating and accessing the supports and services necessary to maintain their child within the local community. PIN helps parents/caregivers stay connected with other parents and helps to reduce the stress and isolation many feel as they cope with a child with challenging mental health needs.

Advocacy * Children, School System Advocacy, Special Education Advocacy, Parent Support Groups

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830 County Road
Pocasset, MA 02559

This facility operated by the MA Department of Mental Health offers partial hospitalization/day treatment and Hospital inpatient treatment, psychotropic medication, Individual psychotherapy and group therapy. It specializes in the treatment of young adults, adults.and persons with serious mental illness. Other services include mentoring/peer support, consumer-run services, Illness management and recovery and Suicide prevention services.

The Department of Mental Health aims to provide a mental health system of care that is responsive and appropriate, offering services that are of high quality, accessible and cost effective. Services are designed to be individualized, promote independence and recovery and prevent unnecessary hospitalization. We serve adults with serious mental illness and children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance. Pursuant to DMH regulations, children, adolescents and adults who meet both clinical and service need criteria are eligible for DMH community-based services. Service includes case/care management, mental health hotlines, suicide prevention hotlines and general counseling services.

Mental Health Related Support Groups, Psychiatric Inpatient Units, Community Mental Health Agencies, Mental Health Crisis Lines, Psychiatric Day Treatment

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Alternative Peer Group (APG) teens find a welcoming and safe space where they are heard and supported – a space where they build awareness around their substance use and begin to see its impact on their lives.

The APG is a group of teens who relate to each other and who give and receive encouragement from each other.

Under the guidance of a Counselor and Recovery Peer Mentors the teens will be able to un-bottle underlying feelings and concerns that their substance use often masks.

The teens develop the skills and resilience necessary to grow and create positive change in their lives.

Our Goal is to help teens explore, initiate, maintain and sustain their recovery in an atmosphere of safety, empathy, trust, honesty and compassion.

Telemedicine, Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

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13 Steeple St. | Mashpee, MA 02649

The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands is a non-denominational, non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to provide emotional support to those who are lonely, depressed, or suicidal. Samaritan volunteers provide support through non-judgmental active listening to callers in need on our crisis hotlines, to older adults through our Senior Outreach program, to people hospitalized following a suicide attempt or crisis through our A Caring Connection program, to suicide loss survivors through our Safe Place support groups, and to suicide attempt survivors through our A Second Chance groups. As members of the oldest and largest suicide prevention network in the world, the Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands encourages our community to talk openly about suicide in order to best help and provide hope to those in need.

Telephone Reassurance, Mental Health Crisis Lines, Suicide Prevention Programs

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Phone: (508) 237-0441

Sharing Kindness is a Cape Cod–based nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention, grief support, and mental health education. They offer free clinician-led peer support groups, community programming, and resources that foster healing and resilience. Their mission is to create safe spaces for courageous conversations around loss, hope, and emotional wellbeing.

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In Al-Anon and Al-Ateen, members share their own experience, strength and hope with each other. We come together to learn better way of life whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Meetings are confidential.

Peer to Peer Networking, Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups

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Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups

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745 Falmouth Road
Hyannis, MA 02601

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from Alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership.

Peer to Peer Networking, Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups

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200 Ter Heun Drive
Falmouth, MA 02540

Gosnold’s mission is to excel in addiction and mental health treatment; to serve men, women and families affected by these illnesses; and to promote lasting recovery.

Founded on Cape Cod in 1972, Gosnold is an award winning nationally accredited non-profit leader in the prevention, treatment, and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. Highly regarded for innovation, they offer a comprehensive patient-centered continuum of care tailored to fit the needs of each individual. At Gosnold, they know a successful recovery does not end with the completion of a treatment plan; they offer ongoing recovery support for their patients and their families. They are committed to the community and provide family education, school-based counseling, medical care integration, and support prevention coalitions.

Transitional Housing/Shelter, Telemedicine, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities

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106 Bassett Lane Unit 2
Hyannis, MA 02601

The Recovery Connection Center (RCC) is a completely Peer Run Program in that all staff have lived experience with a mental health diagnosis or a dual diagnosis (i.e. substance and mental health). We run a a variety of diffierent groups with-in the RCC and in the community (i.e. local coffee shop). The groups are focused on having individual’s learn to take charge of their own recovery along with developing healthy supportive relationships. We are open to individuals 18 years and older, who identify with having a lived experience with a mental health or dual diagnosis. The RCC is completely free, and there is no application process or insurance needed. We are partnered with Vinfen and funded by DMH; however you don’t have to be involved with any agency to come the RCC. Calendars are located at www.southeastrlc.org. Please call the site for any updates and to be added to our mailing list to receive monthly calendars and upcoming events.

Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups, Peer Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

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Phone: 800.327.5050 or
Text: “HOPE” to 800327

The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline provides free and confidential information and referrals for alcohol and other substance use problems and related concerns. The Helpline is committed to linking consumers with comprehensive, accurate, and current information about treatment and prevention services throughout Massachusetts.

Substance Use Disorder Referrals

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Phone: 866-624-3578

Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization with a multi-lingual and multicultural membership. Today, NA members hold more than 61,000 meetings weekly in 129 countries. We offer recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. Our name, Narcotics Anonymous, is not meant to imply a focus on any particular drug; NA’s approach makes no distinction between drugs including alcohol. Membership is free, and we have no affiliation with any organizations outside of NA including governments, religions, law enforcement groups, or medical and psychiatric associations. 

Peer to Peer Networking, Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups, Drug Use Disorder Support Groups

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Phone: 774-228-3431

615 Falmouth RdMashpee, MA
UPPER Deer Crossing, Building D22

One Shared Spirit is a newly established recovery community in Mashpee.
Driven by the substantial increase in opioid use, mental health challenges, navigating our lives through uncertainty, and the pandemic. A team of peers having lived experience and trained for trauma-informed peer support has committed our lives to provide holistic recovery resources, support, and connection to each other and surrounding communities at no cost.
We honor all paths to recovery and every human being is welcome, we will meet you where you are at.
We are located at the upper level of Deer Crossing. We offer a safe, diverse, and inclusive atmosphere to travel on your recovery journey. Recovery is possible, you don’t have to do it alone.
onesharedspiritrecovery.org 
We offer single as well as individual support

Assertive Community Treatment, Peer Support Services, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

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PO Box 591
West Falmouth, MA 02574

Recovery Without Walls offers structure, safety, support and stability to women living on Cape Cod following treatment for substance dependency. Services are free of charge. Services include:

• Client support (case management) during the first three to five years following treatment when women are most vulnerable to relapse.
• Information/ recommendations on housing options that are affordable, safe, and support recovery and a healthy lifestyle.
• Mentoring/coaching on recovery skills, job placement and educational opportunities.
• Skill development through general office experience at RWW including event management and website maintenance.
• Information and referrals on mental health, substance abuse and general health resources.
• Client advocacy/problem solving around probation issues, drug testing, court ordered treatment, and other legal requirements.
• Limited financial assistance with rent, medications, legal fines, court fees, etc.
• Information, support and advocacy for family members needing understanding and guidance for substance abuse issues.

Housing Counseling, Case/Care Management, Drug Use Disorder Support Groups