We will be sharing grant resources, foundations, state & fed opportunities.
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 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.
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 […]
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 […]
A new, curated collection of relevant Garrett County Health Department communications and promotions sent across the region.
GarrettHealth.org is the Garrett County Health Department’s digital footprint, designed to increase awareness of services provided and disseminate information to community stakeholders.
MyGarrettCounty.com is a community engagement collaborative implemented by the Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics unit of the Garrett County Health Department with support from local stakeholders to […]
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. […]
Access the MyDATA Open Data Warehouse by selecting it under ”My Community” in the main menu.
https://mygarrettcounty.com/open-data-warehouse/
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 Drug Free Communities Coalition is the defending force for our county’s fight for the reduction and prevention of substance abuse.
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 […]
This group is for the purpose of performance management tracking regarding efforts to promote physical activity and healthy eating.
Develop a centralized repository for data hosting to facillitate research and trend analysis.
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.
Community engagement is a vital component of public health operations. This group is designed to track, measure, and evaluate Garrett County community engagement strategies.
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 […]
Dynamic planning utilizing Action Groups to support the formulation of the Community Health Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan for Garrett County.
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 […]
Implement a multifaceted approach toward achieving the Goal of supporting access to quality behavioral health treatment and support services.
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 offers […]
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 […]
A tobacco prevention and cessation enrollment campaign designed by the Garrett County Health Department.
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 […]
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 […]
Substance Related Disorder Services at GCHD
Join us in celebrating National Public Health Week and become part of a growing movement to create the healthiest nation in one generation. We’re celebrating the power of prevention, advocating for healthy and fair […]
Showcase the importance of Public Health and coordinate training opportunities with internal and external stakeholders.