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Garrett County Health Department
Oakland (Main Office)
1025 Memorial Drive,
Oakland, Maryland 21550
Grantsville
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28 Hershberger Ln,
Grantsville, Maryland 21536
Garrett County
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Jennifer Hare, CPA
Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer
Jennifer Corder, M.D.
Reminder! Second Recovery Cafe Event Scheduled for Next Week! (3/25)
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
Virtual Quit Now Classes Scheduled for April
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Alisha Martin from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 36
Week 36: Small steps save lives. Carrying naloxone, using clean supplies, and providing safe spaces are acts of care that make a difference every day. 💪#52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education &...
Featured Today on MyGarrettCounty.com: Community News: Marylanders Online – Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Communities Webinar
Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide Updated – March 2025
Upcoming Event Reminder: Food Bank & Resource Hub Open House
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Additional information and public records related to the food bank and resource hub are available here:...
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – March 19, 2025
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES I The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to coordinate logistics for the Population Health,...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – Learn More About No Cost Screenings!
Shared by Autumn Friend from the Garrett County Health Department's Cancer Screening Program in the Personal Health Unit.
Mtn. Lake Partners Community Bingo Draws a Crowd
By Venessa Stacy, Coordinator of Special Programs Mtn. Lake Partners, a Community Planning Group sponsored by the Garrett County Health Department (GCHD), held a free Bingo event at the Mtn. Lake Park town hall on Saturday, February 22nd. “It was our group’s...
Request for Proposals – For Mental Health Case Management: Care Coordination for Children and Youth
Download the full Request for Proposal (RFP) packet here: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CCO-Children-and-Youth-FY-25.pdf Shared by Gillian Shreve from the Garrett County Local Management Board / Local Behavioral Health Authority Offices.
FREE May Webinar From Operation Parent: Parenting in an Addictive World: When to Step in & How to Help
Tuesday, May 6 at 1:00 PMParenting in an Addictive World: When to Step in & How to HelpLearn how to step in and guide your child through these challenges without pushing them away. Kriya Lendzion, a counselor and prevention expert with over 30 years of experience,...
FREE April Webinar From Operation Parent: Launch, Don’t Crash: Tips to Help them Fly the Nest
Tuesday, April 8 at 1:00 PMLaunch, Don't Crash: Tips to Help them Fly the NestIt’s never too early to start preparing your child for the next steps after high school. Dr. Jill Grimes, The College Doc, will guide you through how to help your child take control of their...
GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Garrett County Mental Health Advisory Committee – March 2025
The March GCMHAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025. It will be virtual only via Google Meet. Join with Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/vxb-mhms-xon?hs=224...
GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Behavioral Health Education Task Force – March 2025
The Behavioral Health Education Task Force's March meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025. It will be a virtual meeting via Google Meet. Agenda:https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BH-Ed-Task-Force-03-20-2025.pdf
GCLMB Public Meeting Announced: Local Management Board Meeting – March 2024
The March meeting of the Garrett County Local Management Board is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025. The meeting will be hybrid. Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/ufx-whqf-prx?hs=224 Agenda:...
Upcoming Event Reminder: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared by GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit.
Garrett County Health Department and Healthy Together Team Up With the Ruth Enlow Libraries of Garrett County to Reduce Food Insecurity
On February 21st, the Garrett County Health Department’s Go!+ Harvest Hub Meal Box & Voucher program provided free food vouchers to families in need at the Grantsville Branch of the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County. One hundred food vouchers were allocated to...
TODAY! – LMB Community Listening Sessions
The Garrett County Local Management Board (GCLMB) is planning for the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Partnership Agreement, which has been aligned with Governor Moore's ENOUGH Initiative. There will be two Community Listening Sessions held to discuss the goals of the...
FREE Car Seat Check With a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician – April 2, 2025 at Grantsville Fire Department
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to provide FREE Car Seat Checks to the public. Schedule your appointment now! Technicians will complete a checklist and assist parents and caregivers to learn how to install their child’s car seat. Come...
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 35
Week 35: Rescue breathing saves lives! If someone isn’t breathing due to an overdose, your actions can make all the difference. Together, we can be the breath of life. 💙#52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health...
Garrett County Joins the Nationwide Efforts to Combat Prescription Drug Misuse Through the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
By Shannon Sexton, Program Coordinator Garrett County is proud to join the nationwide effort to combat prescription drug misuse by participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This annual event offers a safe,...
TODAY! – LMB Community Listening Sessions
The Garrett County Local Management Board (GCLMB) is planning for the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Partnership Agreement, which has been aligned with Governor Moore's ENOUGH Initiative. There will be two Community Listening Sessions held to discuss the goals of the...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Picking Up The Pace!
TODAY! – The Warning Signs of Dementia Event
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared by GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit.
FREE March Go!+ Harvest Hub Food Vouchers Available for Order While Supplies Last!
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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. Join us in making Garrett County a healthier place to live, work, and play!Garrett County Health Officer Jennifer Hare, CPA

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