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Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, Washington County
Agency: Washington County Health Department
ADVOCATES: Advocates in court for abused and neglected children, who have been removed from their homes and are in the foster care system. Trained volunteers establish relationships with the children, interview all involved parties, review court records, attend juvenile court hearings, and present written and verbal recommendations to judges.
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Healthy Families, Washington County
Agency: Washington County Health Department
PARENTING PROGRAM: A home visit parenting program offered to any Washington County resident either pregnant or parent of a newborn two weeks old or less. Visits are weekly and last approximately one hour. Other services include monthly parenting groups and linkage to other community resources.
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Washington County Health Department, Colorectal Cancer
Agency: Washington County Health Department
NOTE: Must be a county resident 18 and older who are in need of a colon cancer screening. OVERVIEW: Provides eligible individuals with services for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer. Program offers literature and information at health fairs and workshops throughout the county and speakers are available for all types of ...
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Washington County Health Department, Adult Evaluation and Review Services
Agency: Washington County Health Department
SENIOR AND DISABLED ADULTS AND CHILDREN: Nursing assessment and evaluation of physical, social and psychological needs of individuals that are at risk of institutionalization. The specific purpose is to determine the most appropriate services to help individuals meet their health needs in order to remain in the least restrictive setting.
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Washington County Health Department, Behavioral Health Services
Agency: Washington County Health Department
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: Provides a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services to all persons affected by substance use or mental health disorders. Each person is treated with compassion and respect in a confidential environment that supports behavioral change as individuals strive to improve their lives.Services include but are not l...
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Washington County Health Department, Community First Choice Personal Care Assistant
Agency: Washington County Health Department
IN HOME SERVICES: In-home services are available to qualifying individuals for assistance with activities of daily living to Medicaid recipients who have a chronic illness, medical condition or disability. This may include assistance with feeding, dressing, bathing, meal preparation, grooming, and ambulation.
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Washington County Health Department, Environmental Health
Agency: Washington County Health Department
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Responsible for preventing injury and illness and promoting wellbeing by identifying, evaluating, and limiting exposure to environmental sources that may adversely affect community health.Services:1) AIR QUALITY: Responds to complaints, and issues commercial permits regarding open burning. Application available online.2) COMMU...
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Washington County Health Department, Immunizations
Agency: Washington County Health Department
NOTE: Must bring immunization records with you.OVERVIEW: Provides immunizations for adults and children by appointment only. Administration fees apply. Call for details.SERVICES:1) CHILDREN: Children through 18 years of age who meet at least one of the following criteria may receive vaccines. o Enrolled in health insurance covered by a state Medic...
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Washington County Health Department, Communicable Disease Control
Agency: Washington County Health Department
OVERVIEW: Investigates, educates, and treats communicable disease.SERVICES:1) HIV/AIDS CASE MANAGEMENT: Provides medical case management for individuals testing positive for HIV. This includes referral and linkage to care, assistance with transportation to medical care, medical testing, labs, and housing as funds are available. Call 301-313-3331 f...
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Washington County Health Department, Vital Records
Agency: Washington County Health Department
OVERVIEW: Provides birth and death certificates, as well as vital statistics for the county.SERVICES:1) DEATH CERTIFICATES: Issued by State of Maryland since 2015 following a death at a fee of $25 for the 1st copy and $20 per additional copy if purchased the same day payable by credit card, cash, or company check. For death certificates issued prio...
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Washington County Health Department, Maternal and Reproductive Health Services
Agency: Washington County Health Department
OVERVIEW: Services available to reduce unintended pregnancies and to improve pregnancy outcomes by assuring that comprehensive quality services are available and accessible those in need.SERVICES:1) FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC: Offers information and services on available birth control options. Anyone seeking to prevent and/or limit the number of pregna...
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Washington County Health Department, Tobacco Free for Life Program
Agency: Washington County Health Department
STOP SMOKING SUPPORT: Provides free tobacco cessation classes and free Nicotine patches and gum while supplies last. Classes are offered weekly on Mondays & Thursdays at 11:00 am and 5:30 pm. The day class meets from 11:00-12 noon at 925 N. Burhan's Blvd. and the evening class meets from 5:30 pm-6:30 pmat 740 Fountaindale Way. All are welcome.
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