The purpose of the Mental Health Advisory Committee shall be to serve as advocate for a comprehensive mental health system for persons of all ages in Garrett County. The objectives of the County Mental Health […]
The prevalence of heart disease in Garrett County is high and residents of all ages need to know their risks and how to prevent a cardiovascular event. The goal is to make people aware of the importance of knowing […]
This group is designed to outline the data of several programs overseen by the Garrett County Department of Environmental Health.
Private on-site Sewage Disposal: A septic system is constructed for a home with […]
Too much ordering and spending at fiscal year-end creates inefficiencies, stress, and decreases job satisfaction.
Committee to increase public health awareness surrounding child mental health.
Partners After School @ Accident began serving Accident Elementary School students in Garrett County, Maryland in 2002. Though funding sources and program goals have changed throughout its history, PAS @ Accident […]
Mental Health Services at GCHD
Through collaboration and cooperation, a retired school bus has been turned into a classroom fitted with everything necessary to function as a classroom, lending library and a food bank. The goals for the […]
The Garrett County Apprenticeship Program is registered with the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) as a Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP) and serves Disconnected Youth […]
The Environmental Health Office is responsible for testing the water and issuing Certificates of Potability on all new wells drilled in the county for the purpose of human consumption. Environmental Health also […]
Implement a multifaceted approach toward achieving the Goal of supporting access to quality behavioral health treatment and support services.
The Local Management Board and the Western Maryland Consortium partner in this program to identify youth in Garrett County that are economically disadvantaged and have a barrier to overcome when seeking employment.
HIV awareness is an essential component of HIV prevention, treatment and the reduction of stigma. Collaboration between the health department, healthcare providers, and community partners promotes HIV prevention […]
Maternal Smoking leads to poor health outcomes for both the mother and her unborn baby, infant, and/or child. In an effort to improve maternal and infant/child health outcomes Early Care Programs provides support, […]
Tracking home visit completion is an essential management function to assist in the determination of patterns and trends that can identify the need to implement strategies to increase home visit completion and […]
Update information and complile narratives for each domain required for re-arreditation
Our systematic approach to improving public health through standards, planning, measuring, and quality improvement.
Data is needed in order to provide effective, quality prevention services in Garrett County. During National Prevention Week 2017, Garrett County specific data will be shared. Please take the time to share your […]
Garrett County, Maryland, a rural Appalachian community bordering Pennsylvania and West Virginia, is tackling poverty through education, housing, and jobs. To meet the workforce needs of tomorrow, the county […]
Upcoming plans for Garrett County’s community health planning processes and communications platform.
The Reading Station is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization located in Oakland, Maryland focused on improving literacy in Garrett County by offering free functional reading instruction to children and adults.
A family oriented recreational club that promotes responsible and safe OHV activities.
Focus on a responsive community behavioral health approach for addressing anti-stigma efforts; sustainable housing opportunities; and opiate overdose response strategies.
We are encouraging Home Health patients to talk to their doctor about the Shingles vaccinations. Home Health asks all of their patients whether or not they have recieved the shot or not. Since we are right in the […]
Promoting Quitting Among Adults
Garrett County Binge Drinking Prevention
The CARC is a recreation facility on the Garrett College campus that serves the college, the community, and visitors to the area. A large part of what we do is to promote a healthy lifestyle through physical […]
A community collaborative developed from the Child & Adolescent Wellness Workgroup, to specifically focus on reducing childhood obesity by helping children develop healthy eating habits, be physically active, […]
Earned Income Tax Credit
There is strong evidence that the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) increases employment and income for participating families (Strully 2010,UW IRP-Dahl 2009, Hotz 2003, Ellwood 2000, […]
To address the issue of the lack of transportation available. To begin we would like to know which agencies offer transportation to appointments and how residents utilize the service.
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