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 […]

AERS is a Maryland Medicaid funded program that provides comprehensive evaluations for anyone 18 or older, and also for aged and functionally disabled adults who need connected to resources, need long term care, or […]

Rabies is a preventable viral disease of all mammals that is usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal. It is caused by viruses in the genus Lyssavirus and is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear. In […]

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 […]

This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to prevent and reduce tobacco and marijuana misuse in Garrett County.

This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to promote healthy eating and physical activity for overall better health in Garrett County.

The Garrett County Harvest Hub is a new program created by the Garrett County Health Department’s Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit to increase access to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) o […]

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 […]

Home health providers are dedicated to meeting the medical needs of clients in their homes, across a continuum of care with the ultimate goal of maximizing self sufficiency and independence.

Program Director: Kristen Walker- 301-334-7730
Assistant Director: Lexi Thomas
Students in third through eighth grades at Broad Ford Elementary School, Crellin Elementary and Southern High School are eligible […]

This is the parent group for Oral Health Education and Dental Treatment.  Although dental treament data is restricted to the Garrett County Health Department’s Dental Care Center it does play a critical role as a […]

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 […]

The Administration Care Coordination Unit (ACCU) is available to provide assistance to all individuals who have Maryland Medical Assistance, including those recipients in a managed care organization.

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

GC In Motion is a population health initiative thoughtfully designed with community members to increase access to physical fitness opportunities and reduce the burden of chronic diseases.

The program is a structured healthcare initiative designed to identify individuals, especially children, who may have elevated lead levels in their blood. Lead is a toxic metal that can have profound health […]

GCHD Lead case management program provides information to the community and families to reduce child lead exposures. Relationships are created with families to ensure child lead testing is completed at accurate […]

Strengthening Community Health: Promoting Influenza Vaccination for a Healthy, Resilient, Community

The Vaccines for Adults and Children Program, implemented by the Health Department, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at promoting public health and protecting individuals of all ages from vaccine-preventable […]

GarrettHealth.org is the Garrett County Health Department’s digital footprint, designed to increase awareness of services provided and disseminate information to community stakeholders.

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. […]

Did you know that Garrett County has the highest percentage (33%) of reported youth using tobacco products in the state of Maryland according to the latest data from Maryland’s State Health Improvement Process […]

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 […]

Creating healthier work environments in Garrett County.

SpreadtheFacts.com is an online resource for information about marijuana including its effects on the brain, sample policies for worksites, information about Maryland’s medical marijuana law, a parent toolkit, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

This group will serve as the public platform for all activities, decisions, and documents that result from the SBHC Steering Committee’s activities related to completing the comprehensive needs assessments in […]

Getting more active in Garrett County to help reduce chronic disease.

Most breastfeeding families report not being able to meet their breastfeeding goals in relationship to exclusivity and duration.  WIC provides education and support to participants, but opportunities exist to […]

Develop an enhanced social media presence for the Garrett County Health Department by 2020.

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 […]

The purpose of this group is to increase communication within and between the Food Access, Education, and Economy work groups. This is a place to post new projects, have group discussions, and to see what each work […]

Community engagement is a vital component of public health operations. This group is designed to track, measure, and evaluate Garrett County community engagement strategies.

Dynamic planning utilizing Action Groups to support the formulation of the Community Health Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan for Garrett County.

A formalized collaborative group, open to the public, designed to bring agencies and community members together on the fourth Thursday of every month at an in-person meeting starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Garrett […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 offers […]

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.

Promoting Quitting Among Adults

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, […]

A tobacco prevention and cessation enrollment campaign designed by the Garrett County Health Department.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is an infection that affects both males and females and is transmitted mainly through sexual contact. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 150 […]

Understanding the needs of Garrett County residents and how we may be able to help one another during these uncertain times has been the focus of rapid response surveys designed by the Population Health, Innovation […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Interdisciplinary care coordination team addressing community needs of elderly and persons with disabilities as they transition from acute care setting to home to promote best possible outcomes in the community.

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 […]

Empowering Kitzmiller Residents to Make Healthy Choices

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. 

Funding, and therefore performance measures, for this group has changed beginning with Fiscal Year 2019.
This group has been archived. FY2019 performance measures and data for this after school program can be […]

The mission of our Hospice is to provide physical and emotional support to the terminally ill and their families in a home-like atmosphere where they can get relief from pain, improve their quality of life, and die […]

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

Coordinate and expand the reach of the BCCP and CPEST programs.