The purpose of the Garrett County Opioid Intervention Team is to address the opioid and other drug epidemic in order to prevent overdose deaths and halt the spread of the drug epidemic in the community through […]
The Local Care Team is an inter-agency council designed to provide support to families. The collaborative group unites representatives of several child-serving agencies to serve families of children struggling with […]
The Local Management Board (LMB) was established during the mid-1990’s in an effort to change the way services were provided to children and families in their communities. The LMB identifies priorities and t […]
The Local Behavioral Health Authority is the management entity for publicly funded mental health and substance related disorder services. The agency strives to improve these services for residents of Garrett […]
The Overdose Response Training (ORT) Group is focused on maximizing the resources for reduction and/or prevention of fatal opioid overdose in our community. Administration of naloxone in the setting of an opioid […]
Focus on a responsive community behavioral health approach for addressing anti-stigma efforts; sustainable housing opportunities; and opiate overdose response strategies.
A new, curated collection of relevant Garrett County Health Department communications and promotions sent across the region.
The Garrett County Health Department is the recognized Public Health agency in Garrett County, Maryland. We strive to provide the highest level of care and service to the citizens of Maryland’s westernmost county. […]
The purpose of the Opioid Misuse Prevention Plan is to reduce easy access of prescription opiods from relatives and friends through stealing and lack of proper and safe storage and disposal of them.We also would […]
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 […]
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 Learning […]
Garrett County is often the lowest county in the state for yearly adolescent well child checks. It is important for the children and adolescents of our community to be seen yearly for this preventive visit where we […]
The Garrett County Community Partnership Agreement is developed through the Garrett County Local Management Board (GCLMB). Grant funding for Local Management Boards comes from the Children’s Cabinet Interagency […]
Foster an Integrated and Coordinated Behavioral Health Continuum of Care across the lifespan by developing, implementing, and evaluating screening, prevention, and early intervention services.
Using a collaborative approach to better meet the nutritional needs for our most vulnerable residents. The Garrett County Food Insecurity Workgroup is a part of the Western Maryland Food Council. The Food C […]
To publicize the issues raised at the Garrett County Roundtable on Homelessness, promote collaboration among agencies and make the general public aware of the resources available for those struggling with housing […]
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 […]
Committee to increase public health awareness surrounding child mental health.
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.
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 […]
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.
Infusing Mutual Partnerships Across Culture and Technology (IMPACT)
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize (Prize) programs offered Community […]
Club 21550 is a Planning Group that plans Alcohol and Drug Free events for the community and families. Most events are free or low cost.
Tech-savvy teens and young adults who help senior citizens through one-on-one, personalized coaching. Whether you have a smartphone, tablet or computer-the goal is to empower seniors to connect with loved ones and […]
This group is for persons who are interested in faith- based drug and alcohol prevention, treatment and recovery.
”But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I Corinthians 15:57
The Garrett County Department of Human Services locally, Department of Social Services, conducts Strategic Planning sessions. The intent for the Strategic Planning session
Resulted from Strategic Planning through Garrett County Department of Human Services, locally, Department of Social Services. There were three strategic priority areas identified, one of which, was Workforce Development.
Resulted from Strategic Planning through Garrett County Department of Human Services, locally, Department of Social Services. There were three strategic priority areas identified, one of which was. Common […]
Resulted from Strategic Planning through Garrett County Department of Human Services, locally, Department of Social Services. There were three strategic priority areas identified, one of which, was Substance Abuse […]
Our group is open to anyone who has a loved one who is affected by drug or alcohol addiction in Garrett or Allegany County.
We provide a nonjudgmental place to share experiences and offer support and […]