OC Wellness (Public Health Programming for the Outer Cape)

The Outer Cape towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, and Eastham work together as the “OC Wellness” collaborative to promote health and community events across all four towns. 

This effort, undertaken in partnership with Outer Cape Community Solutions (OCCS), is not just about medical care, but also about providing free public health programming for all residents, regardless of residency, age, income, immigration status, and more. The vision behind OC Wellness is rooted in the importance of addressing the social determinants of health – societal factors that impact overall health and well-being of residents – and the belief that community well-being is a shared responsibility. Through this partnership, the towns organize events and activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being.  The power of this rural community approach lies in leveraging resources to enhance the quality of life for all. By joining forces with regional programs, Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, and Eastham aim to break down barriers and ensure that folks in each town can access and benefit from wellness initiatives and resources, regardless of their location or where events are offered.  

The Health Departments of the Lower Cape offer a FREE mental health and well-being platform, CredibleMind, to help residents find trusted resources and self-help before a crisis. Here is the CredibleMind link, and what this service provides: 

• Trusted, evidence-based content: Peer-reviewed articles and expert-rated resources updated regularly.
• Confidential self-assessments: Learn about personal well-being and track progress over time.
• Local connections: Simple pathways to town and regional services and supports.
• Community insights (anonymous): Aggregated trends help public agencies tailor prevention and early-intervention efforts.
• Translations in Portuguese, Spanish and Haitian Creole expand access for Cape residents.
• Important: CredibleMind is for education and self-help and is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental-health emergency, call 911. For urgent emotional support, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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