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Mental/Behavioral Health & Community Resources
Mental/Behavioral Health & Community Resources
*If you or someone you know is experiencing an immediate mental health crisis -
please call 911*
The resources provided are for informational purposes only and are intended to assist individuals in finding community support. Please note that we do not endorse or guarantee the quality, effectiveness, or suitability of any particular resource listed. Users are encouraged to conduct their own research and exercise discretion when utilizing these resources.
Barnstable County Human Services
508-375-6628
Barnstable County’s Department of Human Services plans, develops, and coordinates regional solutions to Cape Cod’s most pressing health and human service issues. We foster and support collaborative initiatives with data analysis, strategic planning, and investment of county, state and federal resources.
508-778-4277
NAMI Cape Cod is a grass-roots non-profit organization serving the families and friends of people with mental illness, as well as the individuals who have a mental illness themselves on Cape Cod and The Islands. Programs and Services are provided through Support, Education and Advocacy.
Harwich Youth & Family Services
774-994-3323
Ashley Symington, LMHC, NCC, works year-round as an independent agent of the town to support the mental health needs of Harwich Youth and their families.
Therapeutic counseling and support for Harwich Youth, ages 11-24 years, FREE OF CHARGE (6-10 weeks)
1-800-576-9444 (Lower Cape Office)
Child & Family outreach programs provide support and assistance to children and families. Clinicians provide home-based counseling for clients who are unable to leave their home. Therapists work with clients in school, residential, and employment settings.
508-771-3156
JRI provides an array of innovative and evidence-based outpatient mental health services throughout Massachusetts. Our services include intensive care coordination, in-home and outpatient therapies, mentoring services, in-home behavioral support, parent/caregiver support and education, mentoring support.
1-800-444-1554
Gosnold clinicians are providing mental health and substance abuse counseling to students throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.
508-815-5100
The family resource center supports people of all ages, incomes, and abilities. Skilled and thoughtful professionals help parents, children, and families find emotional support and practical assistance and offers sensible solutions to families seeking health, safety, educational, and employment services.
508-375-0410
Children’s Cove provides compassionate, comprehensive, and collaborative response services at no cost to survivors of child abuse through its evidence-based programs, network of community partnerships, educational outreach and awareness efforts. Its multidisciplinary team works together to empower survivors, promote healthy outcomes, and help mitigate the stigma of child abuse.
888-305-2997
Walden provides people living with eating disorders and other mental health conditions the care and support they need, at every level, on their road to recovery.
508-771-9599
Duffy Health Center’s mission is 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.
1-800-439-6507 - 24-hour hotline
Independence House is the only comprehensive community-based organization on Cape Cod providing free and confidential specialized services and widespread programs for children (ages 5+), teens, adults and the later-in-life community who are survivors of, or impacted by domestic or sexual violence.
774-470-2294 (Yarmouth location)
Transformations Care Network is a national network of mental healthcare providers. We provide comprehensive outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.
800-543-47283 - 24 hour psychiatric crisis number for consultation
508-790-3360 for outpatient mental health counseling
Our services and referrals span a comprehensive array of services, including: Adult Inpatient Services, Emergency and Consultative Services,Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient Mental Health Services, Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Child, Adolescent and Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Services, Patient and Family Support.
508-905-2888
All Behavioral Health programs accept patients who are seen for Primary Care at Outer Cape Health Services. Referrals can be initiated by calling our access center at 508-905-2888 or by speaking with your primary care team.
508-366-4663
Cape Cod Alateen is a part of a world wide Alateen fellowship where teens help each other deal with the feelings of pain, anger and depression we experience due to the problem drinking of our parents, relatives, friends or classmates. We come together to - Discuss problems with each other - Learn how to cope with problems - Help one another Alateen is anonymous, confidential and free.
508-566-0093
Navigating ADHD offers a solutions-based approach to supporting families whose lives are affected by ADHD and executive functioning.
Mental/Behavioral Health Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Trevor Project Crisis Line
Text ‘START’ to 678-678
1-866-488-7386
The world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ youth.
1-800-893-9900
The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands is a non-sectarian organization dedicated to ending suicide by combating suicide risk conditions and easing the impacts of suicidal activity through fostering caring, connection, resilience, and public understanding.
Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition
Prevention@suicideispreventable.net
The mission of the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition is to help give Cape Cod and Island communities the necessary information and tools to raise awareness, promote education, and increase action to reduce suicides.
Text 741-741 and type “start”
Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis 24 hours a day/7 days a week. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.
NAMI Teen & Young Adult Hotline
Text "Friend" to 62640
A free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults.
508-246-1555
Sharing Kindness serves the Cape & Islands through educational and support programs related to grief, suicide and mental health, frequently collaborating with other suicide prevention and mental health advocacy nonprofit groups that share our values.
508-760-0200
After hours: 1-800-792-5200
To report child abuse or neglect.
1-800-439-6507
Independence House is the only comprehensive community-based organization on Cape Cod providing free and confidential specialized services and widespread programs for children (ages 5+), teens, adults and the later-in-life community who are survivors of, or impacted by domestic or sexual violence.
All services are free and confidential. Services are available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish.
1-800-229-2683
Working with family members, human services providers, public safety and emergency personnel and school administrators, the Mobile Crisis Team responds directly to the site of a mental health crisis situation. After an initial evaluation, the responding clinician will identify and refer individuals to the most appropriate level of service.
1-800-632-8188
The Parent Stress Line is a toll-free, confidential helpline for parents who need to discuss issues related to their children. Trained volunteer counselors answer the Parental Stress Line and offer support, empathy, encouragement, information, referrals, and crisis intervention.
Dial 211
Mass 2-1-1 is an information and referral line that provides free, confidential information to individuals and families seeking child and elder care, emergency food and shelter, substance abuse treatment, and educational and vocational assistance. If you need help with any of these services, just dial 2-1-1 from any phone in Massachusetts to speak with a friendly information and referral specialist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Translation services are available in more than 140 languages.
Utility & Food Resources
Utility & Food Resources
Utility & Food Resources
Utility & Food Resources
A helpful resource that provides information on utility bills and rights.
1-800-422-1446 or info@neighborsfund.org
Urgent financial assistance for Cape Cod & the Islands families including utilities. Payments are made directly to vendors through a voucher system.
508-240-0694 or lcoc@lcoutreach.org
Short-term financial assistance for qualified applicants for payments of essential household services such as electricity, gas, rent/mortgage payments, and medical expenses.
Must be a resident of Brewster, Chatham, Harwich, Orleans, Truro, Wellfleet, or Provincetown.
Libby Arnold Stevens Emergency Assistance Program
508-432-0015 or kim@hech.org
One-time emergency assistance for housing, utilities, and transportation. Payments are made directly to the service provider.
Must be a resident of Barnstable County with a year-round lease or mortgage, which is the only residence.
Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund
508-775-0364
Available to any Massachusetts resident with temporary financial difficulty who cannot meet an energy expense.
The resident must not be eligible for state or federal energy assistance.
Income must fall between 60-80% of the state’s median income levels.
Provide emergency financial, clothing, and food assistance. Each one is independent and administered separately. Contact the one closest to where you live to ask about eligibility.
South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.
508-746-6707
Eligibility is based on gross income, household size, and vulnerability to heat costs.
If you are living in non-subsidized housing and your heat is included in your rent, fuel assistance can reimburse you for a portion of your rent.
Food
Map of all food pantry locations on Cape Cod, with links created by the Sandwich Food Pantry.
Offering pre-packaged meals Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30-6:30pm.
Harwich Food pantry open to all who need it, mobile food pantry, satellite food pantry at Cape Cod Community College, and assistance applying for SNAP benefits or fuel assistance. Second Glance Thrift Store and Boutique (clothing and furniture).
Provides critical emergency assistance to low-income families in need in the mid-Cape area (Mashpee to Harwich). Offering food, financial assistance to prevent evictions and homelessness, emergency sheltering, assistance with utility and medical bills, clothing, and small household goods.
Massachusetts Food and Nutrition Program
Nutritional program that provides eligible residents with monthly financial assistance to purchase groceries.
Food, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare for pregnant women and families with young children.
Eligible families can shop at the pantry once a month, and one extra time each month for a meat distribution
Housing Resources
Housing Resources
508-362-3559 or office@habitatcapecod.org
Partners with families in need of affordable housing. Families along with volunteers help to build their home.
Eligibility takes into account need, willingness to volunteer, and income.
Housing Assistance Corporation
508-771-5400 or hac@haconcapecod.org
HAC offers housing programs and services throughout the Cape, manages four family homeless shelters, manages rental vouchers, and builds homes, among other services.
Community Development Partnership
508-240-7873, emergency hotline: 508-255-2700, contact@capecdp.org
Manages affordable housing on the Lower Cape and offers a first-time homebuyers course.
508-255-9667 or info@hpccapecod.org
Provides personalized case management support and programs for Lower and Outer Cape residents. HPC aims to support financial independence and preserve housing.
508-771-0885 or info@champhomes.org
CHAMP Homes provides transitional housing to adults who are homeless or near homeless.
Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
617-573-1100
The Department of Housing and Community Development, through its community and business partners provides affordable housing options and financial assistance to Massachusetts residents.
Harwich Ecumenical Council for Housing
508-432-0015
HECH manages 44 rental units, administers rental assistance programs, and manages an emergency assistance fund for Barnstable County residents.
508-945-0478 or info@chathamha.org
The goal of the Chatham Housing Authority is to build, maintain and administer affordable housing to residents.
Special Education Resources
Special Education Resources
Summer Camps
Summer Camps
The counseling team has compiled a list of popular camps and programs to keep your kids busy this summer. Most programs offer need-based financial assistance. Explore a complete list of camps here: https://capecodsummercamps.org/
Pleasant Bay Community Boating:
Offers summer sailing lessons for ages 6-17. They also offer an all-day marine science and sailing camp. https://pbcb.cc/programs/youth-programs/
Chatham Recreation:
Offers a summer camp for grades 1-8 from 6/24/24 - 8/9/24 from 9 am-12 pm. Registration is available for the full summer or by the week. An early dropoff is offered with limited spots. https://chathamma.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx?CategoryID=1538&type=activities
The rec is also offering a Beast ‘Em Multi Sports Camp from 8/12/24 - 8/16/24 for ages 7-14. https://chathamma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29920
Summer youth tennis lessons - will be held at the Monomoy Middle School and offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays for grades 1-8. https://chathamma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29919
Harwich Recreation:
Offering swim lessons and a full-day playground program. https://www.harwich-ma.gov/recreation-programs/pages/summer-programs
YMCA:
Offering weekly camps in Harwich, Barnstable, Sandwich, and Falmouth. The YMCA also offers an LGBTQ-friendly program called Camp Firefly. https://ymcacapecod.org/wp-content/uploads/campguide2024withdatesandbus.pdf
Wellfleet Bay Nature Camp:
Inspires a child’s lasting curiosity and excitement about nature. Campers ages 4–13 have fun and make friends as they explore the nature of Cape Cod at our 1,100-acre wildlife sanctuary
https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/wellfleet-bay/camp
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center:
Offering a variety of STEM classes throughout July and August. https://www.chathammarconi.org/summer-stem-classes
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History:
The KidSummer focus remains on nature, science, and natural history. Students will be encouraged to explore, discover, and experiment both inside and out, with activities designed for their particular age group. Programs are offered for ages 3-15 from 6/24/24 - 8/16/24. https://ccmnh.org/kidsummer
Harwich Junior Theatre:
Offering various full and half-day classes for ages 3.5 - 17.
Navigating the Digital World - Internet Safety
Navigating the Digital World - Internet Safety
When children are accessing the internet, it is important to prioritize their online safety and well-being. Implementing measures such as setting parental controls, monitoring online activity, educating children about internet safety practices, and fostering open communication about online experiences can help mitigate potential risks. Additionally, staying informed about the latest online trends and technologies can empower adults to guide children in making responsible choices while navigating the digital world.
By utilizing these resources, individuals can gain valuable insights into internet safety practices, digital literacy, and effective strategies for guiding children in their online interactions. Together, we can work towards creating a safer and more informed digital environment for children.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Use the link below to access a vast array of information including some of the topics listed below.
Apple Parental Controls
Xfinity Parental Controls
xFi helps reduce the risk of children accessing age-inappropriate content from their devices using the xFi Parental Controls feature.
Additionally, you can pause WiFi access over your home network instantly or during scheduled times with the Pause and Downtime features
Set Active Time Limits for profiles on your network.
Bark - Parental Controls
Life 360
Aura Intelligent Digital Safety
Qustodio
Take it Down
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