Human Services

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Human Services Department

508-539-1411

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**PLEASE NOTE: The Town of Mashpee Human Services Department is open and operating Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Please call 508-539-1411 to make an appointment.

Mental Health:
*Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988    24 hours a day/7days a week
*Samaritans of Cape Cod & the Islands Crisis Line:508-548-8900
*Bay Cove Services for Mental Health Crisis:1-833-229-2683

*Safelink: Statewide Domestic Violence Support-24/7 helpline:877-785-2020

Substance Use Hotline:1-800-327-5050,HELPLINE-ONLINE.COM

Alcoholics Anonymous: https://alcoholicsanonymous.com 

Food Resources:
*St. Vincent De Paul at Christ the King Church-Wed.9:30 to noon/drive up
*Falmouth Service Center: http;//www.falmouthservicecenter.org or 508-548-2794
*DTA -Snap Benefits-877-382-2363
*Project Bread Foodsource Hotline:1-800-645-8333
*Elder Services Meals on Wheels:800-244-4630/508-394-4630
Housing Resources:
*Mashpee Housing Aurthority-508-477-6202
*Housing Assistance Corporation:If you are facing a housing crisis pls call 508-771-5400,hac@haconcapecod.org.
*Unemplyment Benefits:508-771-5627
Business Support:
*Mashpee Chamber of Commerce:508-477-0792
*Mass. Health Enrollment:508-771-1727
Senior Services:
*Mashpee Council on Aging:508-539-1440
*AlzheimersFamily Support-508-896-5170,http://www.alzheimerscapecod.org.
*Nursing Home Family Resources Hotline:617-660-5399

 

COVID19 Help

Hotline Numbers-24 hrs a day 7 days a week:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline-24 hours/7 days a week-1-800-273-8255

The Samaritans-1-800-893-9900
Child-At-Risk Hotline:1-800-792-5200
Elder Abuse Hotline:1-800-922-2275, Press 4
Disabled Persons Protection Hotline-1-800-426-9009
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotlines:877-785-2020
Independence House Hotline-800-439-6507
Parental Stress Hotline-800-632-8188
Substance Abuse Helpline-1-800-327-5050
Veterans Crisis Line-800-273-8255, Press 1

 

Mission

The mission of the Human Services Department is to connect Mashpee residents with resources and solutions during times of need with the goal of building a strong and integrated community.  In support of its mission, Mashpee Human Services plays an active role in regional groups and coalitions, including:

  • Barnstable County Health & Human Services Advisory Council
  • Barnstable County Regional Substance Abuse Council
  • Barnstable County Human Rights Commission
The Department Mission is To Serve Mashpee Residents Through:
  • Information and Referral
  • Clinical Services to Individual and Families
  • Consultation and Outreach Services
  • Case Management
  • Advocacy
  • Substance Use Referral to Treatment
  • Financial Needs and Programs
  • Collaboration with Town Departments
  • Fuel Assistance
  • Community Development

Staff Contacts

Name Title
Gail Wilson, M.ED, LMHC Director
Title

Lynne Barbee

Chair, Member at Large

Heidi McLaughlin

Vice-Chair,
Council on Aging Director

Christine Willander

Board of Health Representative

Mary Bradbury

Recreation Department Director

Karen Yetra

Member at Large

Vacancy

Member at Large

Carol A. Sherman

Select Board Representative

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