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24 Hour Crisis Line (Garrett County, Local): 301-501-3515
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Garrett County Health Department
Oakland (Main Office)
1025 Memorial Drive,
Oakland, Maryland 21550
Grantsville
(Contact Units for Availability)
28 Hershberger Ln,
Grantsville, Maryland 21536
Garrett County
Health Officer
Jennifer Hare, CPA
Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer
Jennifer Corder, M.D.
May 2025 Low-Cost Rabies Clinics Scheduled Across Garrett County
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 39
Week 39: Safe meds, safe lives! Properly monitor, store, and dispose of prescription medications to protect your loved ones and community. Lock them up, track what you have, and use drop-off locations for disposal. Small actions = big impact! 🌟#52WeeksOfPrevention...
TODAY! – Let’s Start Walking – Loch Lynn Walking Group Meets Today!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Katie Lucas from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
GRANTSVILLE & ACCIDENT! – FREE Catered Meals at Community Development Sessions TODAY (4/10)!
All sessions include delicious, catered food! Wednesday events will be catered by Blue Birds Cafe, including: sandwich, side (probably pasta salad and/or chips), dessert (brownie and/or cookie), and snacks at start of event. Thursday events will be catered by FireFly...
KITZMILLER! – FREE Catered Meal at Community Development Session TODAY (4/9)!
All sessions include delicious, catered food! Wednesday events will be catered by Blue Birds Cafe, including: sandwich, side (probably pasta salad and/or chips), dessert (brownie and/or cookie), and snacks at start of event. RSVP by...
BLOOMINGTON! – FREE Catered Meal at Community Development Session TODAY (4/9)!
All sessions include delicious, catered food! Wednesday events will be catered by Blue Birds Cafe, including: sandwich, side (probably pasta salad and/or chips), dessert (brownie and/or cookie), and snacks at start of event. RSVP by...
Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide Updated – April 2025
May Low-Cost Rabies Clinics Scheduled Across Garrett County
REMINDER! – 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
Operation: Hope and Healing for Veterans
Shared by Sadie Liller from the Garrett County Local Management Board / Local Behavioral Health Authority Offices.
Upcoming Meeting Announced: Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health
The Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9th, at 8:30 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually. Connection information is posted below: Join with Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/cje-bzdm-dis Phone Numbers:(US)...
(IMPORTANT!) Community Development Sessions Scheduled Across Garrett County
All sessions include delicious, catered food! Wednesday events will be catered by Blue Birds Cafe, including: sandwich, side (probably pasta salad and/or chips), dessert (brownie and/or cookie), and snacks at start of event. Thursday events will be catered by FireFly...
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – April 4, 2025
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs STUDENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (Environmental Health) The main purpose of this contractual position is to assist Environmental Health staff with the Tick...
REMINDER! – Explore Great Behavioral Health Jobs and Opportunities In Garrett County!
The Garrett County Center for Behavioral Health, a division of the Garrett County Health Department, is hiring! For more information, please contact [email protected] or 301-334-7680. You can also apply using the links below. Please note, many Behavioral...
It’s the Final Countdown! Only 1 Day Until the 2025 Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair!
We’ll see you at the Garrett County Health Fair this Saturday, April 5th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Garrett College CARC! Learn more at GarrettCountyHealthFair.com and by following our Facebook page...
Don’t Miss the Medication Take Back Event @ the Garrett County Health Fair Tomorrow (4/5)!
For more information, please contact Shannon Sexton in the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit at 301-334-7730!
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 38
Week 38: Start the conversation today. Talking openly with your teen about risks, choices, and staying safe shows them you care. Listening without judgment can be the first step to reducing harm and building trust. 💙 Let’s empower the next generation with knowledge...
It’s the Final Countdown! Only 2 Days Until the 2025 Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair!
We’ll see you at the Garrett County Health Fair this Saturday, April 5th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Garrett College CARC! Learn more at GarrettCountyHealthFair.com and by following our Facebook page...
TODAY! – Let’s Start Walking – Loch Lynn Walking Group Meets Today!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Katie Lucas from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
It’s the Final Countdown! Only 3 Days Until the 2025 Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair!
We’ll see you at the Garrett County Health Fair this Saturday, April 5th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Garrett College CARC! Learn more at GarrettCountyHealthFair.com and by following our Facebook page...
Dementia Live® Event Scheduled In Kitzmiller
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared By Katie Lucas From GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit
REMINDER! – Explore Great Behavioral Health Jobs and Opportunities In Garrett County!
The Garrett County Center for Behavioral Health, a division of the Garrett County Health Department, is hiring! For more information, please contact [email protected] or 301-334-7680. You can also apply using the links below. Please note, many Behavioral...
It’s the Final Countdown! Only 4 Days Until the 2025 Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair!
We’ll see you at the Garrett County Health Fair this Saturday, April 5th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Garrett College CARC! Learn more at GarrettCountyHealthFair.com and by following our Facebook page...
You Can Make a Difference! Engage in Community Development Sessions Scheduled in Kitzmiller, Grantsville, Bloomington, & Accident!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. A Joint Project of the Garrett County Health Department's Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit and the Garrett County Local Management...
It’s the Final Countdown! Only 5 Days Until the 2025 Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair!
We'll see you at the Garrett County Health Fair this Saturday, April 5th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Garrett College CARC! Learn more at GarrettCountyHealthFair.com and by following our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountyhealthfair.
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Welcome to the Garrett County Health Department!
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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