By Sarah Humberson, Office Secretary
National Prevention Week is May 11–17, 2025, when people across the United States come together to raise awareness about substance misuse prevention and positive mental health resources.
The Garrett County Health Department’s Health Education & Outreach Unit has a long history of committed efforts to address both substance misuse and implement other forms of prevention ranging from safety to positive parent-child relationships and everything in between. This unit contributes greatly to preventing health issues, promoting positive health behaviors, and protecting public health in Garrett County.
“Prevention services and programs have a tremendous benefit on the children and individuals they serve even if the results aren’t always immediate,” said Chelsie Dever, Director of Health Education & Outreach. “Our prevention team does truly amazing work in the community and is so passionate about the work that they do. During National Prevention Week, we celebrate and recognize the dedication they show to Garrett County to help residents live longer, healthier lives in the service of public health.”
For more information about the Garrett County Health Department’s Health Education & Outreach Unit, including programs available to the public, please visit https://garretthealth.org/health-education-outreach/ or call 301-334-7730.
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Pictured are staff from the Garrett County Health Department’s Health Education & Outreach Unit. More information about staff, including names and specialties is available on the unit’s new website at https://livehealthygc.com/our-team/.
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