Resources to meet your needs.
Mass.Gov- Crisis Hotlines
"Suicide prevention, domestic violence, and other crisis hotlines for youth, young adults, and their friends and families."
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Massachusetts
A nonprofit grassroots organization. Founded in 1982, seeking to improve the quality of life for people living with mental health conditions, their families, and their caregivers.
We Can
Since 2001, WE CAN has supported and empowered women going through life transitions and challenges. We serve women of all ages providing unique, free services, referrals and resources to help foster independence and create lasting positive change.
National Domestic Violence Hotline-
"Everyone deserves healthy relationships.
When you're ready, we're here to listen."
Independence House-
Cape Cod’s leading resource, counseling, and advocacy center to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence.
Promoting safe and healthy relationships.
Nursing Home Abuse Hotline
Nursing home abuse is the mistreatment of older adults in assisted living facilities. It is an all-too-common problem. In fact, 66% of nursing home staff members admitted to abusing residents in a 2020 World Health Organization (WHO) study. Residents and family members can reduce the risks of nursing home abuse by knowing the signs and quickly reporting them.
The Trevor Project
"You deserve a welcoming, loving world.
And so do the people you care about. Here you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else."
PFLAG
"...creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them."
Planned Parenthood
"Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. (PPFA) works to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care and education, and provides support to its member affiliates."
We Take Care of Us
"Justice-centered sexual & reproductive healthcare,
from the safety and comfort of home..."
Trans Lifeline
"Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people."
LGBT Hotline
"There can be times when using the phone to find support might not feel safe or comfortable.
We provide a confidential space online. Here you can connect with a trained LGBTQIA+ peer support volunteer to have a web-based conversation."
Cape Cod Children's Place-
Find free parent education programs and playgroups As community needs have evolved, CCCP has continued to develop new services to meet those needs, including programs to support families affected by substance use disorder and support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren.
Twisty Noodle-
Spark kids’ creativity every day of the week with free customizable printable coloring pages, worksheets, and mini books
Kids Included Together
Helps organizations meaningfully include kids with disabilities or complex needs.
Cape Cod Commission
The Commission's interdisciplinary work covers a broad range of topics, addressing Cape Cod's needs in land use, transportation, economic development, GIS, natural resources, and more.
Barnstable County Human Rights Commision
The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission believes that all persons living, working, and visiting Barnstable County are entitled to a social and legal order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in local and state legal frameworks, as well as human rights instruments, are fully realized.
Cape Wildlife Center
People and wildlife live side by side throughout Cape Cod. It is not unusual to find some species of wildlife that may be injured, sick or orphaned. Your course of action can make a huge difference in the outcome for the animal. Cape Wildlife Center is available to assist you with any help you might need.
The #WHATSMYNAME Foundation was established in honor of Samantha Josephson. Their mission is to
educate the world on ride share safety.
Through this link, find quick and easy to use safety tips for using a ride share app like Uber or Lyft.
Fantastic Fiction-
Search and browse the complete works of over 50,000 bestselling fiction authors, with all the latest books and series listed in order.
Wattpad-
a free online platform that allows users to read and publish original stories.
Cozy Mystery List-
A Guide to Cozy Mystery (and Other Favorite) Books, Movies, and TV.
What Should I Read Next-
Enter a book you like and the site will analyse its huge database of real readers' favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.
Goodreads-
Find and read more books you'll love, and keep track of the books you want to read. Be part of the world's largest community of book lovers on Goodreads.
Library Thing-
LibraryThing is a free, library-quality catalog to track reading progress or your whole library.
Hawes Publications
Adult New York Times Adult Hardcover Best Seller Listings from now to 1931.
Just Watch
Find out if the movie or show you want to watch is streaming on the services you already have.
Taste
Take a quick survey of movie titles and get back viewing recommendations from actual humans and artificial intelligence.
DVD Release Dates
A month by month listing of everything coming to DVD and Blu-Ray.
Internet Movie Database
IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows.
Flixable
Full List of Movies and TV Shows on Netflix (and more!).
Decider
Get recommendations based on mood, genre, platform, etc.
Streaming
Read up on different streaming services, get reviews, and find the best service for your listening needs.
Podcasts
Get information on how to get started with podcasts, which apps are the best for listening, and recommendations for what to listen to first.
Music
AllMusic
AllMusic is a comprehensive and in-depth resource for finding out more about the albums, bands, musicians and songs you love.
Bands in Town
Find tour dates, live music events and watch live streams for all your favorite bands and artists in your city.
SetlistFM
Find the set list for almost any concert and music venue ever.
Music Map
Type in the name of an artist, get a map of similar works.
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