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  • 27
    Group logo of Maryland Health Connection
    Maryland Health Connection
    active 2 days, 16 hours ago

    Maryland Health Connection (MHC) offers free or low-cost health insurance coverage to eligible men, women, and children. Eligibility is based on family size and income.

    Public Group
  • 64
    Group logo of Behavioral Health
    Behavioral Health
    active 6 days, 13 hours ago

    The priority for Behavioral Health is to foster an integrated Behavioral Health continuum of care. The integrated system shall promote Behavioral Health treatment, recovery, and wellness as access to Behavioral […]

    Public Group
  • 23
    Group logo of Early Care Programs System of Care
    Early Care Programs System of Care
    active 2 weeks ago

    Early Care Programs System of Care offers voluntary home visiting services that empower parents, at no cost, to give their child the best beginning in life! Early Care Programs offers Healthy Families Garrett […]

    Public Group
  • 49
    Group logo of Improving Healthy Birth Weights
    Improving Healthy Birth Weights
    active 1 month ago

    Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs System of Care provides free voluntary home visitation services to families and children prenatally and up to age 5. Additionally, the program offers a free […]

    Public Group
  • 145
    Group logo of Garrett Guide
    Garrett Guide
    active 1 month, 1 week ago

    Garrett Guide is a Community Resource Directory with the framework found at Garrettguide.org. Local agencies, organizations, businesses and residents have the opportunity to provide additional detail for […]

    Public Group
  • 57
    Group logo of Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup
    Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup
    active 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    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 […]

    Public Group
  • 56
    Group logo of Housing Resources and Support
    Housing Resources and Support
    active 3 months, 4 weeks ago

    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 […]

    Public Group
  • 97
    Group logo of Garrett County Health Department
    Garrett County Health Department
    active 4 months ago

    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. […]

    Public Group
  • 82
    Group logo of AddictionHappens.org – It can happen to anyone.
    AddictionHappens.org – It can happen to anyone.
    active 5 months, 1 week ago

    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 […]

    Public Group
  • 43
    Group logo of Garrett County Communities Supportive of Behavioral Health Treatment, Wellness, and Recovery
    Garrett County Communities Supportive of Behavioral Health Treatment, Wellness, and Recovery
    active 7 months, 2 weeks ago

    Focus on a responsive community behavioral health approach for addressing anti-stigma efforts; sustainable housing opportunities; and opiate overdose response strategies.

    Public Group
  • 62
    Group logo of Garrett County Drug-Free Communities Coalition
    Garrett County Drug-Free Communities Coalition
    active 9 months ago

    The Garrett County Drug Free Communities Coalition is the defending force for our county’s fight for the reduction and prevention of substance abuse.

    Public Group
  • 48
    Group logo of Play Hard, Live Clean
    Play Hard, Live Clean
    active 10 months, 1 week ago

    Play Hard, Live Clean is a continuation of the Garrett County Drug-Free Communities Coalition designed to engage local youth by means of a drug-free pledge. This campaign is based on Wait21, and is coordinated by […]

    Public Group
  • 26
    Group logo of Medical Assistance Transportation
    Medical Assistance Transportation
    active 1 year, 2 months ago

    Non Emergency Medical Assistance Transportation is available to all active Medical Assistance clients who reside in Garrett County and meet the screening equirements of the program set forth by the Grant.  Medical […]

    Public Group
  • 38
    Group logo of Coordinated Behavioral Health
    Coordinated Behavioral Health
    active 1 year, 4 months ago

    Foster an Integrated and Coordinated Behavioral Health Continuum of Care across the lifespan by developing, implementing, and evaluating screening, prevention, and early intervention services.

    Public Group
  • 25
    Group logo of WIC Nutrition Increases Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
    WIC Nutrition Increases Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
    active 1 year, 6 months ago

    WIC families are encouraged to include more fruits and vegetables in their diets and family meals.  

    Public Group
  • 17
    Group logo of Peer Recovery Services
    Peer Recovery Services
    active 1 year, 6 months ago

    Peer Recovery is here to provide opportunities for those in recovery to stay in recovery. If we cannot assist you we will try to find someone who can. Currently we assist with transportation, educational or […]

    Public Group
  • 57
    Group logo of Access to Quality Behavioral Health Treatment and Support Services.
    Access to Quality Behavioral Health Treatment and Support Services.
    active 2 years, 9 months ago

    Implement a multifaceted approach toward achieving the Goal of supporting access to quality behavioral health treatment and support services.

    Public Group
  • 31
    Group logo of kNOwDRINKING.net
    kNOwDRINKING.net
    active 3 years, 11 months ago

    Garrett County Binge Drinking Prevention

    Public Group
  • 26
    Group logo of Medication Assisted Treatment
    Medication Assisted Treatment
    active 4 years, 1 month ago

    Garrett County has only one local provider of medication assisted treatment who works closely with the GCHD. Providers outside of the county do not typically require patients to be in supportive therapy which is […]

    Public Group
  • 55
    Group logo of Action Team to Prevent Prescription and Opiate Misuse/Abuse
    Action Team to Prevent Prescription and Opiate Misuse/Abuse
    active 4 years, 1 month ago

    Prescription drug abuse has become an area of concern in Garrett County and the United States. Many people use prescription drugs properly, but nearly 1 in 5 Garrett County youth reported abusing them to get high […]

    Public Group
  • 38
    Group logo of Action Team to Prevent Underage Drinking and Tobacco Use
    Action Team to Prevent Underage Drinking and Tobacco Use
    active 4 years, 5 months ago

    Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. Cigarette smoking damages nearly every organ of the body. Secondhand smoke also causes many serious health […]

    Public Group
  • 19
    Group logo of Just Like You
    Just Like You
    active 5 years ago

    Children receive mixed messages in regards to tobacco, alcohol and other drug use. They are ‘copy cats’ in every way. The ’Just Like You!’ campaign is created to show adults the impact they have on childre […]

    Public Group
  • 27
    Group logo of Substance Related Disorder Services at GCHD
    Substance Related Disorder Services at GCHD
    active 5 years, 3 months ago

    Substance Related Disorder Services at GCHD

    Public Group
  • 34
    Group logo of Kitzmiller Empowerment Group
    Kitzmiller Empowerment Group
    active 5 years, 8 months ago

    Empowering Kitzmiller Residents to Make Healthy Choices

    Public Group
  • 22
    Group logo of Reduce youth access to alcohol and tobacco
    Reduce youth access to alcohol and tobacco
    active 5 years, 11 months ago

    The Garrett County Health Department and its partners work to reduce youth access to alcohol and tobacco products. Strategies to do this include compliance checks and vendor education. 

    Public Group
  • 17
    Group logo of Public Health Education and Instruction
    Public Health Education and Instruction
    active 6 years, 2 months ago

    Showcase the importance of Public Health and coordinate training opportunities with internal and external stakeholders.

    Public Group
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