Events, Education & Additional Resources
Events
Be sure to visit www.healthyfalmouth.org for information about other events in the community that may interest you
Education
If you do not have health insurance, we can help. Learn more about MassHealth; Commonwealth Care, a new program that provides health insurance to eligible Massachusetts residents; and other health insurance programs. We can help you determine if you’re eligible and complete the application process. Stop in or call the Health Center at 508 477-7090 for an appointment. Appointments are available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Thursdays, 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
Helpful Links
Listed below are the links and phone numbers for various health and human service organizations that you may find useful:On Cape Cod:
Town Human Service Agencies – Provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, advocacy, information, and referral services for individuals, couples and families
- Falmouth Human Services
508 548-0533
- Mashpee Human Services
508 539-2542
- Barnstable Human Services
508 375-6628
- Bourne Human Services
508 759-0653
- Sandwich Human Services
508 888-4737
Lighthouse Health Access Alliance
508-775-7234
Helps community residents find information and help in areas ranging from healthcare and housing to emergency food and job training.
Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands
Crisis Lines: 508 548-8900 and 800 893-9900
24-hour suicide prevention hotline staffed by trained volunteers.
Healthy Falmouth
A joint project of the Health Center and the Falmouth Public Schools, HealthyFalmouth.org provides information on the Schools’ wellness programs and activities and services of the Health Center. It features Staying Healthy in Falmouth, a collection of articles written by local health professionals about topical health issues. There is fitness and nutrition information aimed at teens and school-aged children, as well as general health information and access to thousands of articles about specific health conditions, medications, procedures, and decision-making tools. It contains a guide to safe and credible health information on the Internet and to specific health resources in Falmouth.
In Massachusetts and beyond:
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights and well-being of children and families.
Parents Helping Parents
1 800 632-8188 (toll free)
24-hour parental stress support line
Safelink
1 877-785-2020 (toll free)
24 hour hotline for victims of domestic violence. Multi-lingual including TTY, Spanish, Portuguese
Commonwealth Care
1-800-877-MA-ENROLL
Helps people find the right health insurance plan.
Massachusetts government website
The official website listing services and agencies of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.