Provincetown COVID-19 Resource Guide
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Accessing resources can be time- consuming and/or confusing.
If you’re not already connected to a social service agency in town, and you’re wondering where to start, Provincetown’s Community Support Liaison, Alex, is here to help you through the process.
Don’t know where to start? Contact Alex at:
508-237-7042
[email protected]

Food Programs
For Everyone
Council on Aging
508-487-7080
Food pantry and programs for residents of all ages
Crop Swap
508-487-7094
[email protected]
Provincetown’s produce swap shop provides free veggies & fruit, when available, outside the doors of the Library at 356 Commercial Street
Family Pantry of Cape Cod
508-432-6519
thefamilypantry.com
Serves Provincetown residents Tues-Thurs & Sat. who have transportation to their location, 133 Queen Ann Road, Harwich
Lower Cape Outreach Food Pantry
516-974-1524
Call for an appointment
Open Wednesdays at the Provincetown United Methodist Church, 20 Shank Painter Road
Soup Kitchen in Provincetown (SKIP)
508-487-8331
skipfood.org
Serves free lunches Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30pm at 20 Shank Painter Road, from November 2, 2020- April 30, 2021
For Clients
AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
508-487-9445
Food pantry and meal program for clients
Helping Our Women Food Pantry
508-487-4357
helpingourwomen.org
Call ahead to plan pick-up of free groceries and personal care products
Provincetown Public Schools
508-487-5020
provincetownschools.com
Call for information about food programs for children in school or early childhood programs

Financial Assistance & Unemployment
Case Workers/Advocates
Gosnold
508-487-2449, x6024
Their Human Services Advocate can help with: applying for food stamps, Medicaid, fuel assistance, disability benefits, emergency financial applications, Social Security, health insurance, and more. Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm
Helping Our Women
508-487-4357
helpingourwomen.org
Assists women who have chronic health conditions with transportation, financial assistance, benefit applications, and social connection. Referrals and information are available for all community members, as well as tablets for households without internet
Provincetown Council On Aging (COA)
508-487-7080
[email protected]
Assists older adult residents and their families and caregivers
Homeless Prevention Council
508-255-9667
[email protected]
Provides case management to prevent homelessness and assist with budgeting, housing, transportation, or other related needs
AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
508-487-9445
Medical Case Managers assist clients with a range of services, including: applying for disability, unemployment, SNAP benefits, fuel assistance, emergency financial assistance, health insurance
Financial Assistance
Cape Cod Times Needy Fund (CCTNF)
508-778-5661
1-800-422-1446
The Cape Cod Times Needy Fund is coordinating the Major Disaster Relief Fund from the United Way, so make one call to CCTNF to request financial assistance for help paying rent or other bills
John A. Henry Trust Fund
508-487-7080
[email protected]
For those with children ages 0–18
Housing Assistance Corporation
508-771-5400, x210
haconcapecod.org
Provides government funds for rent assistance
Lower Cape Outreach Council
508-240-0694
Can provide funds, but due to tremendous demand, they request that you first call the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund or Housing Assistance Corporation
Restaurant Strong Fund
restaurantstrong.org
Full-time, tipped restaurant workers can apply for funds
St. Mary’s Church
508-487-2622
stmaryoftheharbor.org
For emergency relief funds
St. Vincent De Paul
508-487-0095, x4
Assistance with rent and other bills
Unitarian Universalist Meeting House
508-487-9344
uumh.org
of Provincetown for emergency relief funds
Unemployment Benefits
The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
mass.gov/dua
Information and access to on-line application for unemployment benefits, for anyone affected by COVID-19

Housing and Homelessness
AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
508-487-9445
asgcc.org
Offers housing support services to people living with HIV
Community Development Partnership
508-240-7873 x18
capecdp.org
Offers subsidized rental units on the Lower/ Outer Cape
Community Housing Resource, Inc.
508-487-2426
chrgroup.net
Offers subsidized and affordable rental units in Provincetown/Truro
Homeless Prevention Council
508-255-9667
hpccapecod.org
Can assist anyone facing housing instability and will help with applications for affordable/ subsidized housing
Housing Assistance Corporation
508-771-5400
haconcapecod.org
Provides help with applications, access to rentals, government funds for rent assistance, and more
Provincetown Housing Authority
508-487-0434
Develops and manages decent, safe, affordable rental housing for low income households and special needs groups
St. Joseph House
774-470-5976
The only homeless shelter on the Cape, at 77 Winter Street, Hyannis. Open 24 hours
Town of Provincetown Housing Office
[email protected]
Michelle Jarusiewicz is Community Housing Specialist

Managing Stress, Worry, & Anxiety
Bay Cove (Crisis Intervention and Support)
833-229-2683
(24-hour hotline)
baycovehumanservices.org
Offering telehealth for evaluations 24/7 until the COVID-19 situation stabilizes.
Calmer Choice Resource Page
calmerchoice.org/news-resources/mindfulness-resources
Online options for mindfulness and stress reduction
Independence House
1-800-439-6507
(24-hour hotline)
independencehouse.org
Domestic or sexual violence counselors are available 24/7 to speak with you
Lily House
508-246-5087
thelilyhouse.org
Offers end-of-life planning consultations to help create peace of mind and a sense of empowerment
NAMI Cape Cod & Islands
508-778-4277
nami.org/covid-19-guide
Resources for managing stress and anxiety
Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS)
508-487-9395
outercape.org/contact-us
[email protected]
Patients can access behavioral therapy and psychiatry via virtual appointments. OCHS is also a test site for COVID-19.
OCHS’ Community Navigator Progam maintains an up-to-date list of local mental health providers. Email for more info
Provincetown COVID-19 Task Force
508-309-5848
facebook.com/ptowntaskforce
Stress Support Line is staffed by local mental health professionals. Call or text 7 days a week from 12-7pm. Online support group run by mental health professionals on Fridays. Also offers volunteers who are available to shop, pick up medications, and do other tasks for those without other resources
Samaritans on Cape Cod & the Islands
508-548-8900
capesamaritans.org
Outreach programs and crisis line for all ages

Substance Use Support
Crystal Free
508-487-9445
Support group for gay, bi, trans, and queer men (regardless of HIV status) seeking recovery from crystal meth
Free Syringe Services & NARCAN
508-487-8311
For anyone in Provincetown regardless of HIV status
List of Local 12-Step Meetings
asgcc.org/provincetown-online-meetings
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
1-800-327-5050
Mon-Fri: 8am-10pm
Sat & Sun: 8am-6pm

Family and Caregiver Supports
Alzheimer’s Family Support Center
508-896-5170
alzheimerscapecod.org
Individuals & family members living with dementia are welcome to call for support. Messages are checked regularly. Telephone support hours: 7 days, 9am–5pm
Cape Cod Children’s Place
508-240-3310
capecodchildrensplace.com
Family Support specialists available to help families meet basic needs and discuss child development/ behavior strategies during COVID-19. A limited supply of diapers, food and children’s books is available. Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
Children’s Cove
508-375-0410
childrenscove.org
(The Cape & Islands Child Advocacy Center) Compassionate, comprehensive, and collaborative response services at no cost to survivors of
child abuse
Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands
508-394-4630
escci.org
Support services for family and caregivers of older adults
Independence House
1-800-439-6507
independencehouse.org
Domestic or sexual violence counselors available 24/7 to speak with you
Lily House
508-246-5087
thelilyhouse.org
Offers education and support for family, friends, and caregivers taking care of a loved one at the end of life
Provincetown COVID-19 Task Force
508-309-5848
Offers a buddy program

Small Business, Work, or Legal Support
Community Development Partnership
508-240-7873
capecdp.org
Offers emergency services to small businesses on the Lower/Outer Cape
South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.
800-244-9023
sccls.org
Offers free consultations, Mon-Thur, 9am–1:30pm
WE CAN
508-430-8111
wecancenter.org
Provides work and legal support services to community women experiencing challenging transitions

COVID-19 Testing
Outer Cape Health Services: COVID-19 Line
508-905-2888
Carewell Urgent Care
800-659-5411
The current CDC list of symptoms:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Outer Cape Health Services continues to have ample testing capacity for anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.
Anyone with these symptoms is encouraged to call Outer Cape Health Services COVID-19 Line at 508-905-2888 to be screened. COVID-19 testing for those with symptoms or close contacts of those who test positive are medically necessary and covered by health insurance.
Those without symptoms or known exposures are able to pay out of pocket for testing at Carewell Urgent Care, Patriot Square, 484 Rte. 134, South Dennis, MA 02660. Carewell offers at least 3 types of testing; only a molecular PCR test is recommended.
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Funding for this publication was made possible by a grant from Cape Cod Healthcare to Helping Our Women, partnering with Provincetown Health Department, in order to support increased equity and access to healthcare.
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