Barnstable County Department Of Human Services Hires New Substance Use Prevention Program Manager

Press release from the Barnstable County Government:

September 12, 2021

The Substance Use Prevention Program Manager actively participates on the Barnstable County Regional Substance Use Council (RSAC). RSAC provides regular communication across towns, providers, organizations, and individuals on Cape Cod. RSAC, established in 2014, focuses on identifying and addressing gaps and disparities in the region’s service system, and aims to maximize inter-agency collaboration and funding and resource opportunities.

Ms. Lena joins the department, having served in various public health and harm reduction positions throughout her career, including serving as Director of Prevention and Screening for the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod; She holds a Master of Public Health degree from Northeastern University.

ABOUT THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

The mission of the Department of Human Services is to plan, develop, and implement programs that enhance the overall delivery of human services in Barnstable County and promote the health and social well-being of County residents through regional efforts that improve coordination of services. For more information, visit https://www.bchumanservices.net/

This press release was produced by the Barnstable County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.