
5th Annual Behavioral Health Summit happening Oct. 6th in Hyannis
The Behavioral Health Provider Coalition of Cape Cod and the Islands is hosting this event. For more information and to register, please visit: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=oekeonpab&oeidk=a07eef2qjmhfec8b4a9


Free community showing of "Screenagers" on October 4th
All ages are welcome to attend this free showing of the film "Screenagers: growing up in the digital age" at the MPW Auditorium at the Nantucket High School, 7 pm on Wednesday, October 4th.


Family Awareness Program happening Sept. 29-30th
The Family Awareness Program on Addiction has been rescheduled for next weekend, September 29-30. Link to (FREE) registration and more info: https://nantucketcommunityschoolregister.asapconnected.com/CourseDetail.aspx?CourseId=100142
Nantucket Cottage Hospital Health Fair October 21
Mark your calendars! The NCH's health fair will be held at the Nantucket Yacht Club on Saturday, October 21 from 8:30-11:00 AM. If you would like to reserve at able at the health fair on behalf of an organization, please contact Brenda Johnson at bjohnson17@partners.org. http://nantuckethospital.org/ways-to-get-involved/events/health-fair/

Free "Basics" training program for parents offered by NAMI on Nantucket!
NAMI is offering a FREE 6-week workshop on Nantucket for parents and caregivers of children with emotional, behavioral, or neurological challenges. For more information and to pre-register, please contact Ruth at at NAMI on Nantucket: 508-221-3437/ info@namicapecod.org

FREE ARC Training with Children's Cove
FREE Attachment, Regulation, and Competency Training (ARC) offered by Children's Cove to Masters-level therapists October 5th & 6th in Barnstable, MA. For registration and more information please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/attachment-regulation-and-competency-arc-tickets-37092456536.

Homelessness Among Elders Summit- FREE EVENT
This half-day summit is an opportunity for elder and homeless service providers from the South Coast and the Cape and the Islands (Bristol, Barnstable, Duke, and Nantucket Counties) to hear firsthand from the Secretary of Elder Affairs, Alice F. Bonner, on the Commonwealth’s vision for
addressing the alarming and escalating crisis of elder homelessness. In addition to hearing from Secretary Bonner, there will be a presentation on the latest housing and homelessness statistic
Family Addiction Program with leading expert Janina Kean coming this September
Janina Kean, an internationally recognized expert on substance abuse, will be returning to teach a Family Awareness program on Addiction on Friday 9/22 and Saturday 9/23 at the Nantucket Community School School. Read more about Janina Kean and the Family Awareness Program in an article in the Nantucket Chronicle by task force member Reema Sherry here. Link to free registration: https://nantucketcommunityschoolregister.asapconnected.com/courses.aspx?coursegroupid=12654 This pr

FREE "safeTALK" training- Suicide Alertness for Everyone
"Most people with thoughts of suicide do NOT want to die- instead, they are looking for a way to stop the pain they are experience in their lives. safeTALK is a half-day training in suicide alertness that teaches participants to recognize these invitations, engage wtih the person with thoughts of suicide, and connect them with resources to help them be safer from suicide." When: Wednesday, September 20 from 8:00-12:00 pm Where: Nantucket Police Department RSVP by September 18