“Whatever you do to the least of my people, that you do to me.”
Matthew 25:40
Our Mission
The good works of Blessed Frederic Ozanam and St. Vincent de Paul continue and flourish today here in St. Joseph’s Guardian of the Holy Family Parish. Those who knock at our door are our neighbors – they are single mothers, struggling families, the elderly, the unwell – all who are in the midst of a personal crisis or who have fallen on hard times. Our advocate teams meet with these individuals offering spiritual comfort and financial assistance regardless of the person’s ethnic or social background, religious affiliation, health, or gender. The support they receive from the Society provides a chance for them to recover from their financial setback and may often prevent homelessness.
Who We Are
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Joseph Guardian of the Holy Family Conference
Office – St. Patrick Church
511 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
Office Hours Monday – Friday 10AM-Noon & 1PM-3PM
Email: SVdPFalmouthMA@gmail.com
Whom Do We Serve?
The Conference offers services to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, criminal justice status, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age, or physical ability.
Below are some of the regional agencies we reccomend to assist our neighbors in need.
Adult Education
Falmouth Community Schools
(508) 548-0151
Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational School
(508) 759-7711
Cape Cod Community College
(508) 362-2131
Career Services
MASSHIRE Cape & Islands Career Center
372 North St., Hyannis
(508) 771-5627
Career counseling, skills development, testing, training, interview practice,job related services/workshops
Child Endangerment / Abuse
Dept. of Children & Families
500 Main Street, Hyannis
(508) 760-0200
Clothing (FREE)
Falmouth Service Center
(Registered Clients Only)
Gifford St.
(508) 548-2794
See General Resources for hours
First Congregational Church of Falmouth
Children’s clothing: 2nd & 4th Saturday 10:00-noon.
68 Main Street Falmouth Village Green
Clothing (RESALE)
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop East Falmouth
18 Davisville Road
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 540-0505
Counseling Services
Catholic Social Services
(508) 771-6771
Falmouth Human Services
(508) 548-0533
or
(508) 540-8209
Gosnold Thorne Counseling Center
Outpatient -Individual/family counseling, Anger management, Addiction programs, psychiatric services
196 Ter Heun Drive
(800) 444-1554
Day Care, Preschool & School Age Services
KDC – Cape & Islands Early Intervention Program
30 Ansel Hallet Road
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Disabled
National Alliance on Mental Illness
(508) 778-4277
MA Commission for the Blind
(800) 392-6450
or
(617) 727-5550
Domestic Abuse / Violence
Carriage House – North Falmouth
(508) 564-6485
Independence House
160 Bassett Ln Hyannis
Falmouth Office, 220 Main Street
By appt. only
(508) 771-6507
Hot Line
(800) 439-657
Emergency help for women/children experiencing domestic violence.
Elder Services
Elder Services Cape Cod & the Islands
Meals on Wheels
(800) 244-4630
JML Care Center (Adult Day Care)
(508) 457-4621
Falmouth Senior Center
(508) 540-0196
Elder Abuse Hotline Massachusetts
(800) 922-2275
Family Services
Catholic Social Services
261 South St, Hyannis
(508) 771-6771
Falmouth Human Services
(508) 548-0533
or
(508) 540-8209
MSPCC (Mass Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
206 Breeds Hill Rd., Hyannis
(508) 775-0275
Child & Family counseling, Adoption & foster care
Salvation Army
North Street, Hyannis
(508) 775-0364
Gosnold Thorne Counseling Center
Outpatient -Individual/family counseling, Anger management, Addiction programs, psychiatric services.
196 Ter Heun Drive
(800) 444-1554
Wings for Falmouth Families (WFFF)
Provides financial help to families with children under the age of 18 (or still in high school) who are experiencing a tragic event. Must have referral from Falmouth Service Center.
Financial Assistance
American Red Cross
(508) 775-1540
Falmouth Service Center
(508) 548-2794
Salvation Army
(508) 775-0364
Shaw Fund for Mariners
(508) 477-6708
(Need Falmouth Human Svs. for referral)
Food Pantrys
Falmouth Service Center
(508) 548-2794
Food pantry – Tue, Thurs. Fri. 10-12:00
Meat, dairy, fresh seasonal vegetables/fruit, breads, toiletries. Wed. 3:30-5:30
St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Patrick’s Church
511 Main Street, Falmouth
(508) 563-7775
Tuesday& Friday 10AM-12PM & 1PM-3PM
Nonperishable foods, toiletries.
Salvation Army
100 North Street. Hyannis
Mon-Thur 10 am – PM
(508) 775-0364
Cape & Islands Outreach Center
247 Stevens St.,Suite E, Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1590
All veterans & families eligible
(Must furnish a DD214 & additional data)
Fuel Assistance
Contact Falmouth Service Center
611 Gifford Street
(508) 548-2794
For assistance in filing fuel assistance (LIHEAP) forms
Assistance available Nov 1 – April 30
General Resources
Falmouth Service Center
611 Gifford St.
(508) 548-2794
Office Hours: Mon., Wed., Thursday 9:00-3:00
Cape & Islands Outreach Center
247 Stevens St.,Suite E, Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1590
(Transitional Housing/Counseling Assist.)
Community Action Comm. of CC & Islands (CACCI)
Variety of services to low-income individuals and families to help improve their lives andachieve self-sufficiency. Appt. needed.
372 North St., Hyannis
(508) 771-1727
Health Care
Falmouth Hospital
100 Ter Heun Drive, Falmouth, MA 02540 · 4.6 mi
(508) 548-5300
Community Health Center of Cape Cod Inc
26 Edgerton Dr, North Falmouth, Ma 02556
107 Commercial St, Mashpee, MA 02649
210 Jones Road, Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 477-7090
Falmouth Walk in Medical Center
309 Teaticket Hwy Ste 1, Teaticket, MA 02536 · 4.6 mi
(508) 540-6790
Duffy Health Center
94 Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601 · 18 mi
(508) 771-9599
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Diagnostic Radiology (Cape Cod)
311 Service Rd, East Sandwich, MA 02537 · 11 mi
(508) 833-4000
Spaulding Eileen M Ward Outpatient Center for Children Sandwich
337 Cotuit Rd, Sandwich, Ma 02563 · 9.0 mi
(508) 833-1060
VNA of Cape Cod – Falmouth
Home health care in Falmouth, MA
67 Ter Heun Dr, Falmouth, MA 02540 · 4.5 mi
(800) 631-3900
BAYADA Home Health
750 Attucks Ln, Hyannis, MA 02601 · 17 mi
(508) 778-8100
HIV Hotlines, Warmlines, and Consultation and Referral Services
Open 24 hours
CDC-INFO
1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
(888) 232-6348 TTY
In English, en Español, 8 am to 8 pm EST, Monday through Friday
AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
Falmouth Mobile Outreach Van
Call for hours / locations information
(508) 778-1954
Falmouth Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
350 Gifford Street, Unit W-20
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-9742
Health Insurance
Mass Health PH (800) 841-2900 Mon – Fri 8AM to 5 PM
MassHealth MA Login Accounts | Mass.gov (Self Service 24 hrs. / day)
Medicare – Social Security PH (800) 633-4227 (24 hrs. / day)
Medicare.gov – Log in or create an account
Mental Health
(24/7 Support)
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)
Behavioral Health Help Line
Call or Text (833) 773-2445
(24/7 including holidays)
DMH Child, Youth, and Family Services (CYF)
DMH Clinical and Professional Services (CPS)
Department of Mental Health Adult Services (Ages 19+)
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
DDSInfo@mass.gov
(617) 727-5608
The Arc of Massachusetts – Achieve With Us
(781) 891-6270
CapeAbilities
info@capeabilities.org
(508) 778-5040
Friends of Fairwinds, Fairwinds Clubhouse
155 Katharine Lee Bates Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
Phone (508) 540-6011
Fax (508) 457-7539
Housing Assistance & Homelessness
Housing Assistance Corporation
255 Independence Drive
Hyannis, MA 02601
Phone (508) 771-5400
Fax (508) 775-7434
Human Services
Email Human Services
744 Main Street
Human Services Building
Falmouth, MA 02540
Phone (508) 548-0533
Fax (508) 540-7454
Falmouth Housing Corporation
704 Main Street, Unit D
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-4009
Falmouth Housing Authority
115 Scranton Avenue, Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-1977
(508) 540-2956
Falmouth Housing Trust
17 Academy Lane, Suite 1
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2370
CHAMP (Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs)
Homeless not Hopeless
119 Baxter Rd.
Hyannis, MA
(508) 957-2334
Massachusetts Dept. of Transitional Aid
(877) 382-2363
Emergency Assistance (800) 645-8333
DTA Hyannis Transitional Office
500 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6600
Belonging to Each Other (BTEO)
In need of Services: cd.bteo@gmail.com
(508) 444-6360
Vinfen
For 45 years, Vinfen has been dedicated to transforming lives. We are a leading provider of community-based services to people with:
24 Hour Crisis Line (866) 388-2242
- Autism
- Behavioral Health Challenges
- Brain Injuries
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Mental Health Conditions
Legal Assistance
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
(800) 244-9023
WE CAN – Empowering Women
(508) 430-8111
Falmouth Senior Center (for seniors 60+)
780 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 0254
(508) 540-0196
Meal Programs (FREE)
A Place at the Table
St. Barnabas Parish Hall
11 Main Street, Falmouth
(508) 548-3863
Every Tuesday & Thursday
11:30AM – 1:00PM
Falmouth Community Meal
St. Patrick’s Church
511 Main Street, Falmouth
Every other Sunday – website for details
Salvation Army
100 North Street, Hyannis
(508) 775-0364
Breakfast: 8:30-9:30 Mon.-Fri.
Lunch: 11:30-12:30 Mon.-Fri.
Pregnancy
Birthright of Falmouth
320 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-0680
Shelters
St. Joseph’s Homeless Shelter
77 Winter St.
Hyannis, MA 02601
(774) 470-5976 (24/7)
Community Action Committee
372 North St.
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 771-1727
Independence House
(800) 439-6507
(24- Hour Hotline)
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) Hyannis
Angel House
(Homeless women recovering from alcohol / drug addiction and their children)
(508) 771-5400
Substance Abuse
Barnstable County Substance Use & Prevention
(see Regional Substance Abuse Council Newsletter (RSAC) at the bottom of the website for the latest, updated information)
The Recovery Team – Cape Cod
279 Brick Kiln Rd
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(800) 817-1247
Gosnold Behavioral Health
(800) 444-1554
AmHealth Behavioral (North Falmouth)
(866) 332-8220
Clean Slate Outpatient Recovery Center
(833) 505-4673
Utility Assistance
Eversource Massachusetts Payment Plans and Assistance
(866) 861-6225
National Grid Gas (payment extensions)
(800) 233-5325
(M-F 7 AM to 9 PM)
Falmouth Service Center
611 Gifford St.
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-2794
Falmouth Water Department
(508) 457-2543
Veteran Services
Falmouth Veteran Services
(508) 495-7453
Falmouth Community Veterans Center
300 Dillingham Ave
Falmouth, MA (M, W, Sat 10 AM – 2 PM; T-TH 4-6 PM)
Youth Services
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Massachusetts for Kids and Teens
(617) 704-6264
or
(800) 370-9085
(M-F 10 Am to 6 PM)
compass@namimass.org
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop – East Falmouth, MA
18 Davisville Road
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 540-0505
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday CLOSED
Top quality products and clothing, many priced under $10.
Most products priced under $5!
Donations Accepted: Wednesday thru Saturday 10AM to 1PM
- Clothing & Shoes
- Housewares
- Jewelry
- Pocketbooks
- Toys & Children’s Books
- CD’s & DVD’s
- Games & Puzzles
- Paintings & Framed Photography
Volunteer Opportunities! Come join a great team of people whose work transforms lives! Reach us at (508) 540-0505 or email us at: svdpthriftfalmouth@gmail.com
Christ is calling. He needs your help to tend His sheep, our neighbors.
Can you lend Him a hand?
Will you answer His Call?
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Falmouth, MA
The food pantry is staffed by St. Vincent de Paul volunteers and has an excellent variety of non-perishible food.
511 Main St.
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-563-7775
Tuesday & Friday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Volunteer Opportunities
Helping our neighbors with their financial and spiritual needs through home visits.
The Society also receives support by the generosity of our parishioners and friends through the following:
- Becoming an Advocate and meeting with neighbors in need a few days a month.
- Working at our Thrift Shop 3 hours per week.
- Stocking The Food Pantry one morning or afternoon a week.
- Participating in a weekly meal at St Barnabas and a bi monthly Community Meal.
All volunteers must submit a CORI Form annually. Volunteers must also take a safe environment training online course.
The Society receives no assistance from any federal, state or local government. All our funds are used solely to serve the poor and needy within the Falmouth community.
(508) 563-7775 or email: Svdpfalmouthma@gmail.com
Contact us for more information.
How Can I Donate to St Vincent de Paul?
Donations can be made by sending a check made out to St. Vincent de Paul:
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Joseph Guardian of the Holy Family Conference
511 Main St.
Falmouth, MA 02540
Thank You!
Jesus in the Breadline – Etching by Fritz Eichenberg
The Beginning
In 1832 an epidemic of cholera swept through Paris killing up to 1200 people each day. Large slum areas were forming; thousands of people lived without work, many lost their homes. Disease and starvation were common. A young student, Frederic Ozanam, had to walk through the poorer villages on his way to university each day and he soon became deeply moved at the hopeless state of families who were left without the support of breadwinners after the epidemic.
It was the goading of an anti-religious opponent in a debating society asking, “What is your church doing for the poor of Paris?” that pushed Ozanam into action. The following year, 20-year-old Ozanam along with six fellow students began visiting the poor in their homes. St. Vincent de Paul, patron saint of the poor, was chosen to be the patron saint of the group. This was the beginning of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Today, there are over 800,000 Vincentians worldwide with a presence in 153 countries.