This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to prevent and reduce alcohol use and abuse in Garrett County.
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 […]
Workforce Development in public health is an attempt to improve health outcomes (i.e., healthier people) by enhancing the training, skills, and performance of public health workers.
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 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.
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 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 […]
Strengthening Community Health: Promoting Influenza Vaccination for a Healthy, Resilient, Community
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 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. […]
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The Garrett County Cancer Coalition meets quarterly to discuss strategies for improving health outcomes and decreasing the incidence of cancer in our community.
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.
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 […]
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 is for the purpose of performance management tracking regarding efforts to promote physical activity and healthy eating.
The Western Maryland Regional Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program is available to Garrett County uninsured women between the ages of 40-64 years. This program is located at the Allegany County Health […]
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 […]
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.
Our systematic approach to improving public health through standards, planning, measuring, and quality improvement.
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
The Substance Abuse Block Grant includes evidence-based strategies to decrease Garrett County underage drinking rates and non-medical use of prescription drug use among youth.
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.
Participate in the 2017 Summer Step Challenge for chronic disease prevention in Garrett County! Click here to join the challenge!
This group is for people who are interested in reducing underage drinking and non-medical use of prescriptions drug rates in Garrett County
Ideas are being sought that are novel or more effective, efficient or scalable than current ones. Here’s another opportunity for Garrett County’s collaborative partners to work together to gain additional funding […]