Provincetown COVID-19 Resource Guide

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.