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 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 […]

This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to prevent and reduce prescription drug misuse and illegal drug use in Garrett County.

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 […]

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.

We will be sharing grant resources, foundations, state & fed opportunities.

This GCHD Dental Clinic provides dental services to children and adults. Services include dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorative treatment, extractions, and outpatient surgical procedures. The […]

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 […]

A program where medically qualified individuals who have medical assistance are assisted to be able to stay in their home or a least restrictive environment as long as possible by giving them better access to […]

The intent of the members of the Early Childhood Advisory Council is to come together in a consistent and coordinated way to narrow the achievement gap, especially for children with high needs, and to improve the […]

Go! Garrett County is a free well-being initiative designed to promote healthy lifestyles and highlight local businesses and community services to help individuals along their well-being journey. This group […]

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 […]

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 […]

A new, curated collection of relevant Garrett County Health Department communications and promotions sent across the region.

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 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 Food Program is enforced by the regulations set forth in COMAR 10.15.03. Environmental Health Services licenses approximately 250 foodservice facilities a year. Of these, a food service facility is determined […]

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 […]

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

This group is designed for our community to work better together as we attempt to understand the level of this issue for Garrett County students. The Center for Addiciton explains that the newest and most popular […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

The purpose of this collaborative group representing multiple agencies and community members is to improve the prevention and management of diabetes in Garrett County. We’re always looking for new ideas to share, […]

Mental Health Services at GCHD

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 […]

A family oriented recreational club that promotes responsible and safe OHV activities.

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 […]

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 […]

Encouragement, resources, and connection during this time of tremendous chaos.

The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is a multi-year opioid focused initiative by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aimed at reducing the morbidity and mortality of substance […]