Independence House, Inc.

White Ribbon Day Virtual Faith Leaders Panel
2022-03-07 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Please join us for a VIRTUAL FAITH LEADERS PANEL via Zoom on March 7 at 6:30pm.
Moderator, The Honorable J. Thomas Kirkman (retired) will speak openly with faith leaders in our community on the topic of gender violence and the White Ribbon Day Campaign.
Panelists include:

Pastor Christian Holleck, St. Peter’s Lutheran, Harwich
Pastor Reed Baer, West Parish of Barnstable
Pastor Darren Morgan, Federated Church of Orleans
Rev. Will Vaus, First Congregational Church of Yarmouth

WHEN: March 7, 2022
TIME: 6:30pm
Zoom- Registration required at:
https://tinyurl.com/WRD-Faith-Leaders-Panel
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White Ribbon Day Virtual First Responder Panel
2022-03-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Please join us for a VIRTUAL FIRST RESPONDER PANEL via Zoom on March 3 at 10:00am.
Moderator, Joseph Gordon of the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office will speak openly with first responders in our community on the topic of gender violence and the White Ribbon Day Campaign.
Panelists include:

Nick Pasquarosa, Dennis-Yarmouth School Resource Officer
Enrique Arrascue, Captain of COMM Fire Department
Brian Morrison, Community Liaison Officer, Barnstable Police Department

WHEN: March 3, 2022
TIME: 10:00am
Zoom- Registration required at:
https://tinyurl.com/WRD-First-Responder-Panel
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Community Prevention Strategies at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
2022-03-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, 02664, United States
This is a Free event but registration is required.

Please call 508-394-7100 to be added to the list.

Presented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Does your place of work have a Code of Conduct? Does everyone who uses your services feel safe in your building? Do all your employees know what to do or say if someone disclosed sexual violence? Come and learn how organizational policies can help to prevent sexual and domestic violence. We will share specific steps to take and available resources to use in reviewing your organizational policies. This workshop is free but does require prior registration.

Chris Morin
Chris has worked in the field of domestic and sexual violence for 16 years. She has been on staff at Independence House for the past 10 years and is presently the Director of Prevention, Education, and Outreach. Her belief is that we are each responsible to each other for the actions in our community and envisions a world where prevention includes raising our children to choose conflict resolution over violence when solving problems.

Carolyn Lewis
Carolyn is the Director of Adult, Child/Teen Domestic Violence Community Based and Rape Crisis Programs. Carolyn holds both an MSW and an MPA. She is a LICSW. Her expertise is rooted in gender-based violence. Carolyn is well versed in addressing anti-racism and oppression, and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge working directly with clients, children and teens from diverse backgrounds, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender and socio-economic status, including clients with mental health diagnoses, survivors of domestic and sexual violence, adults in later life, children and teens.

Effective until further notice:

For the health, safety, and well-being of our patrons, staff, volunteers, and creatives, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod requires that guests attending indoor ticketed events or classes must wear a mask and be vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours.

For your convenience, you may choose to upload your vaccination card in advance here, or send a photo of the vaccination card or negative COVID test with your full name to vax@cultural-center.org. Please note all guests within a party will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.

Disabilities Employment Awareness Month Panel Discussion
2022-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Register for Zoom access:
https://tinyurl.com/DEAM-Mar-22

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Please join Independence House in collaboration with Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD) for a virtual panel discussion on the contributions of people with disabilities to the workplace and the challenge of being vulnerable to abuse as part of Disabilities Employment Awareness Month.
When: March 22, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Where: Virtual via Zoom

Coffee With the Chief- Facebook Live with Yarmouth Police Chief Frank Frederickson
2022-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | FACEBOOK
Please join us for COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF, March 1 at 9:00am.
Yarmouth Police Chief Frank Frederickson will open the airwaves and present a facebook-live open chat on the Yarmouth Police Department facebook page. Special guests will talk openly with the Chief about gender violence and the White Ribbon Campaign. Your chat comments on the live-video feed will be addressed.
WHEN: March 1, 2022
TIME: 9:00am
WHERE: https://facebook.com/yarmouthpolice
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Where are our Black Girls? Black History Month virtual event at Cape Cod Community College
2022-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join the 4C’s Community as they celebrate Black History Month.
Where are our Black Girls?
Independence House Executive Director, Lysetta Hurge-Putnam has been invited to take part in a virtual panel discussion based on Shirley Chisholm’s best-known quote, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first African American woman to seek nomination for president of the United States. The panel will also include students, staff and invited guests.
WHEN: FEBRUARY 23
TIME: 6:00-7:30 pm
WHERE: VIRTUAL via Zoom
Zoom Link: https://capecod.zoom.us/j/95566771057

Healing Through Creative Expression (tri-lingual) at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
2022-02-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, 02664, United States
This is a Free event but pre-registration is required.

Please call 508-394-7100 to be added to the list.

Presented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. We know that many people do not consider themselves artists, painters, poets, etc. We also know that creating art is good for all of us! We’ll use a process, not product, focused approach and invite you to come and create with us in this non-judgmental, healing space. Our goal is to promote and enhance physical, emotional, and mental health by using creative expression. We hope to decrease symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress while increasing self-awareness and self-esteem.
Katia DaCunha is a tri-lingual counselor and advocate- Portuguese, Spanish and English speakers welcome.
All supplies are provided. This workshop is free but does require prior registration.

Deirdre ‘deer’ Sullivan:
Happily serving as a Counselor and Advocate for victims and survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at the Independence House in the Orleans office. The natural world is my home, mentor, and inspiration. Anti-oppression work, the creative and expressive arts, mindfulness, nature connection, and play are central in my life’s work in building a healthy community with people of all ages.

Effective until further notice:

For the health, safety, and well-being of our patrons, staff, volunteers, and creatives, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod requires that guests attending indoor ticketed events or classes must wear a mask and be vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours.

For your convenience, you may choose to upload your vaccination card in advance here, or send a photo of the vaccination card or negative COVID test with your full name to vax@cultural-center.org. Please note all guests within a party will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.

Enough Abuse: Strategies for Your Family & Community
2022-02-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Please join us on February 17, 2022 at 6:30pm as part of a monthly series on child sexual abuse presented by Independence House, The Enough Abuse Campaign Cape & Islands, and the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition.
To register for zoom access: https://tinyurl.com/Enough-Abuse-Feb-17-22
For more info, email: enoughabusecapecod@capecoalition.com
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Bystander Intervention Workshop at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
2022-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, 02664, United States
This is a FREE event, but pre-registration is required.
Please call 508-394-7100 to be added to the list.

Presented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Together we have the power to end gender-based violence. Join us for an interactive workshop that is grounded in the understanding that we are all responsible for the safety of the communities we live in. Learn tools to safely and effectively intervene as a bystander when you witness harm being done. This workshop will be a PowerPoint Presentation followed by role-playing and discussion. This workshop is free but prior registration is required.

Deirdre ‘deer’ Sullivan:
Happily serving as a Counselor and Advocate for victims and survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at the Independence House in the Orleans office. The natural world is my home, mentor, and inspiration. Anti-oppression work, the creative and expressive arts, mindfulness, nature connection, and play are central in my life’s work in building a healthy community with people of all ages.

Chris Morin
Chris has worked in the field of domestic and sexual violence for 16 years. She has been on staff at Independence House for the past 10 years and is presently the Director of Prevention, Education, and Outreach. Her belief is that we are each responsible to each other for the actions in our community and envisions a world where prevention includes raising our children to choose conflict resolution over violence when solving problems.

Effective until further notice:

For the health, safety, and well-being of our patrons, staff, volunteers, and creatives, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod requires that guests attending indoor ticketed events or classes must wear a mask and be vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours.

For your convenience, you may choose to upload your vaccination card in advance here, or send a photo of the vaccination card or negative COVID test with your full name to vax@cultural-center.org. Please note all guests within a party will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.

TDVAM 2022 Art Contest
2022-01-26 - 2022-03-01 | Independence House, Inc., 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States
CONTEST DOCUMENTS:
POSTER:
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ENGLISH DOCUMENTS:
Community Leader Letter in English
Contest Rules in English
Contest Application in English
PORTUGUESE DOCUMENTS:
Community Leader Letter in Portuguese
Contest Rules in Portuguese
Contest Application in Portuguese
HELPFUL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:
mass.gov/respectfully
Talk About It – love is respect
Decreasing Teen Dating Violence Online | That’s Not Cool (thatsnotcool.com)
Learn to Love Better – One Love Foundation (joinonelove.org)
QUESTIONS: EMAIL deer at:
deers@indhouse.net

Emotional Well-Being Support Group-week 8
2021-12-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Independence House, Inc., 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States
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Beginning Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 4-5pm this 8 week support group will be held at Independence House, 160 Bassett Lane in Hyannis. The weekly group is to support women who have experienced domestic violence and will provide a safe environment for participants to share and heal with the support of other survivors. Key topics will include self esteem, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, stress management, boundaries and more. All services are free and confidential. An intake must be completed prior to the start of the group. Space is limited to 5 group members. Call 508.771.6507 (Alyssa x234) or (Molly x229) to sign up.

Emotional Well-Being Support Group-week 7
2021-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Independence House, Inc., 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States

Homicide Awareness Month Event
2021-12-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual

Emotional Well-Being Support Group-week 6
2021-12-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Independence House, Inc., 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States

6th Annual Teddy Bear Breakfast
2021-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Clancy’s Restaurant, 8 Upper County Road, Dennisport, MA, United States
PURCHASE TICKETS: https://indhouse.ejoinme.org/teddybear

Emotional Well-Being Support Group-week 5
2021-11-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Independence House, Inc., 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States

Emotional Well-Being Support Group-week 4
2021-11-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Independence House, Inc., 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States

Emotional Well-Being Support Group-week 3
2021-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Independence House, Inc., 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States

Training: Part 1:Substance Use Disorder and Part 2: Vicarious Trauma & Wellness
2021-11-16 08:45 - 13:15 | Harborview Conference Room, 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA, 02630, United States
Through the ongoing collaboration between Independence House and The Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office, this Hybrid training is offered on November 16, 2021. It is the 3rd in a series of trainings held this year. CE’s offered/payable at registration.
DATE/TIME: November 16, 2021 8:45am
IN PERSON LOCATION: Harborview Conference Room, Barnstable Court Complex (doors open at 8:30am)
VIRTUAL LOCATION: Live-streamed via Zoom
REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/SUD_and_VicariousTrauma

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Emotional Well-Being Support Group-week 2
2021-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Independence House, Inc., 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States

Emotional Well-Being Support Group
2021-11-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Independence House, Inc., 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States

Virtual Volunteer Open House
2021-10-19 17:30 - 18:30 | MA
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Interested in becoming an Independence House Volunteer? Send a completed application to donnag@indhouse.net and we’ll provide you with link to attend the Virtual Open House. Applications can be downloaded at: https://tinyurl.com/IH-Volunteer-App-2021. Hope to see you on Oct 19th!

Training- Elder Abuse, Neglect and Fraud
2021-10-14 08:45 - 13:00 | Barnstable Police Department, 1200 Phinney's Lane, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States
Through the collaboration between Independence House and The Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office, this Hybrid training is offered on October 14, 2021. 2nd in a series of trainings, Elder Abuse, Neglect & Fraud: Identifying, Responding to, and Prosecuting Crimes Against the Elderly will take place at the Barnstable Police Station and online via Zoom. The intended audience for training includes: Law Enforcement, Probation/Parole, COAs, Prosecution, Victim Advocates, EMTs, Nurses and Other Medical Professionals, Behavioral Health Providers, and anyone working with victims and survivors. This training is free. CEs offered at $35. Register online at: https://bit.ly/Elder_Abuse_Neglect_and_Fraud
