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Mental Health Crisis Line
24 Hour Crisis Line (Garrett County, Local): 301-501-3515
National/Maryland Crisis Line: 988
Contact Us
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 Interim
Health Officer
Jennifer Hare, CPA
Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer
Jennifer Corder, M.D.
Did You Know? COVID-19 Symptoms
#DYK COVID-19 symptoms include fatigue, fever, sore throat, cough, and runny nose. If you have any of these symptoms, or if you know you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, get tested to protect those around you. Learn...
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 11
Week 11: 🎉 Fuel your passions, not your problems! Staying drug-free means more fun, more energy, and more YOU! Ready for a challenge? Post a photo of your favorite healthy activity and tag a friend to join you in celebrating a drug-free lifestyle! 📸🏅...
Now Available – FREE Federal COVID-19 Mail-Order Test Kit Program Returns
As of late September 2024, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. For more information or to request additional test kits, please visit https://special.usps.com/testkits Please note that this is a...
Back-to-School Reminders w/ Dr. Buczynski
Garrett County Fall Provider Campaign:This fall, hear from local healthcare providers like Dr. Buczynski about important back-to-school reminders for your family—from flu shots to annual well-child/adolescent wellness checks. Watch Dr. Buczynski's video below and stay...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 114 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 101
REMINDER: Walktober Preview! – Community Events Scheduled Across Garrett County
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (9/16-9/22)
Partnerships Reap Rewards for the Garrett County Harvest Hub
By John Corbin, Communications, Data Science, and Informatics Administrator The Garrett County Health Department is exploring every opportunity to help Garrett County residents prevent and manage chronic diseases. Access to fresh, locally sourced meals is becoming...
MDH: Maryland Department of Health partners with Baltimore Ravens for new campaign addressing stigma of addiction
REMINDER – Upcoming Event: Recovery Picnic In The Park
Preguntas? Llámenos al 240-442-7386 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 240-442-7386.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Two New Recipes – Blistered Shishito Peppers & Tailgate Poblano Pasta
September 2024 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced
The next meeting is Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. In-Person OR Join w/ Google Meet: http://meet.google.com/ogh-duhr-brr Agenda: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/9_26_24-Agenda.pdf
Garrett County Residents: Light Up Red for Red Ribbon Week
By Shannon Sexton, Program Coordinator The Health Education and Outreach Unit of the Garrett County Health Department is asking all residents to participate in this year’s Red Ribbon Week, celebrated October 23-31. To show your support for a drug-free community, we...
Garrett County Center for Behavioral Health Client Satisfaction Survey Now Available!
We want your feedback! The Garrett County Center for Behavioral Health is collecting feedback from our clients. We would greatly appreciate it if you could spare just a few minutes to take a very brief survey about our center. Please note, this survey is...
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – September 20, 2024
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs Director of Personal Health This position is responsible for the daily management, coordination, supervision of administrative and clinical activities in the...
Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide Updated – September 2024
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 10
Week 10: 💪 Stronger, smarter, and unstoppable! Embrace a drug-free life and keep your energy soaring. Tell us: What’s the best part about staying drug-free for you? Drop your answer and inspire others to join the movement! 🙌 #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by the Garrett...
NOW HIRING: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II The main purpose of this full time contractual position is to provide professional nursing care to mentally ill patients for behavioral health and recovery services and clients attending clinics for preventive or treatment services. This...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 113 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 100
National Child Passenger Safety Week – September 15-21, 2024 – September 19, 2024
Child Passenger Safety Seats can be complicated! With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to figure out which car seat is the safest for your child during travel! We can help you figure this out! Call the Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Harvest Hub Meal Box – Tailgate Pasta
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (9/9-9/15)
TOMORROW! Free Event for Teachers! (Registration Required)
Pumpkin spice isn’t the only thing you need this fall. Get vaccinated.
Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines are now available! Get yours today, and maybe treat yourself to that pumpkin spice latte on the way home. Talk to your provider or visit https://garretthealth.org/vax-2024 to find a vaccination clinic near you. As we head into the...
Everyone Can Play A Part In The Recovery Journey
Check-in with someone in #recovery and ask them to share which activities give their life meaning. Showing you value what they enjoy shows you care. 💝 Learn how you can help your friends in #recovery: https://samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone #RecoveryMonth...
What is Public Health?
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 Interim Health Officer Jennifer Hare, CPA
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