A Quick Place to Start
This list is intended to be exactly that: a starting point. It is not a complete or comprehensive directory of every organization, program, or resource available on the Outer Cape. We have included a small number of trusted starting points for people who may be unfamiliar with local services and simply need help figuring out who to call or where to look first.
Many additional organizations and programs provide important support throughout our community, and an organization not appearing on this list should not be interpreted as being less important, available, or connected to this work. Organizations actively involved in OCCS network meetings and activities can be found on our Partners page.
For more detailed, topic-specific information, visit OCCS’ Get Help page and explore our Resources. OCCS continues to add and update resource guides as programs, services, contact information, eligibility requirements, and community needs change.
Housing / Staying Housed
- Homeless Prevention Council (HPC)
https://www.hpccapecod.org/
508-255-9667 - Housing Assistance
https://haconcapecod.org/
508-771-5400 - Lower Cape Outreach Council (LCOC)
https://lcoutreach.org/
508-240-0694 - Your Town’s Housing Office / Housing Coordinator
Contact your town for local affordable housing, rental assistance, and housing resources.
Food
- Outer Cape Food Access Guide
https://outercapecommunitysolutions.org/resource-list-food-access-guide-for-the-outer-cape/ - Lower Cape Outreach Council (LCOC)
https://lcoutreach.org/
508-240-0694 - Soup Kitchen in Provincetown (SKIP)
https://www.skipfood.org/
508-487-8331 - Truro Community Kitchen
https://www.trurocommunitykitchen.org/
508-514-1833 - Food 4 Kids
https://www.food4kidscapecod.org/
1-800-645-8333
Transportation
- Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA)
https://capecodrta.org/
800-352-7155 - Helping Our Women (HOW)
https://helpingourwomen.org/
508-487-4357 - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD)
https://www.cordcapecod.org/
508-775-8300 - Your Town’s Council on Aging
Contact your town for local transportation and ride programs.
Healthcare / Insurance
- Outer Cape Health Services
https://www.outercape.org/
508-905-2888 - Massachusetts Health Connector
https://www.mahealthconnector.org/
877-623-6765 - Health Imperatives
https://healthimperatives.org/
508-583-3005
Mental Health / Grief
- Outer Cape Health Services Behavioral Health
https://www.outercape.org/
508-905-2888 - Sharing Kindness
https://sharingkindness.org/
508-237-0441 - Gosnold Behavioral Health
https://gosnold.org/
800-444-1554
Substance Use & Recovery
- AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod (ASGCC)
https://www.asgcc.org/
508-487-8311 - Outer Cape Health Services Recovery Services
https://www.outercape.org/
508-905-2892 - Duffy Health Center
https://www.duffyhealthcenter.org/
508-771-9599 - Gosnold Behavioral Health
https://gosnold.org/
800-444-1554
Money / Bills / Fuel / Benefits
Lower Cape Outreach Council (LCOC)
https://lcoutreach.org/
508-240-0694
Homeless Prevention Council (HPC)
https://www.hpccapecod.org/
508-255-9667
South Shore Community Action Council — Home Energy/Fuel Assistance
https://www.sscac.org/
508-746-6707
Older Adults & Caregiver Support
- Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands
https://escci.org/
800-244-4630 - Your Town’s Council on Aging
Contact your town for benefits assistance, caregiver support, transportation, meals, activities, and local services. - Alzheimer’s Family Support Center
https://www.alzfamilysupport.org/
508-896-5170
Disability Resources
- Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD)
https://www.cordcapecod.org/
508-775-8300 - MassAbility — Hyannis
https://www.mass.gov/massability
508-775-6173 - Cape Abilities
https://capeabilities.org/
508-778-5040
Children & Families
- Cape Cod Children’s Place
https://capecodchildrensplace.com/
508-240-3310 - Cape Cod Family Resource Center
https://capecodfamilyresourcecenter.org/
508-815-5100 - Cape Cod Foster Closet
https://capecodfostercloset.org/
508-514-7125
Immigration / Language / Legal Support
- Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands — Immigration Resource Center
https://www.cacci.cc/
508-771-1727 - Latinx in Action
https://latinxinaction.org/
508-957-2310 - South Coastal Counties Legal Services
https://sccls.org/
800-244-9023
Social Connection / Free & Low-Cost Activities
- Your Town Library
Contact your town library for free programs, groups, classes, events, and community activities. - Your Town Council on Aging
Contact your town for activities, classes, social groups, meals, and community programs. - Your Town Chamber of Commerce
Check your local Chamber of Commerce for community events and seasonal activities. - Your Town Cultural Council
Check your local Cultural Council for arts, music, and community events. - Wellfleet Preservation Hall
https://www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org/
508-349-1800
“I Have Several Problems and Don’t Know Where to Start”
- Outer Cape Health Services Community Resource Navigator
https://www.outercape.org/
774-209-3222 - Lower Cape Outreach Council (LCOC)
https://lcoutreach.org/
508-240-0694 - Homeless Prevention Council (HPC)
https://www.hpccapecod.org/
508-255-9667