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.
PARENTING PROGRAM: A voluntary home visiting program open to any parent in Washington County. Helps link families to community services that meets the needs of each individual family. Provides education on prenatal care, labor, delivery, child development, breastfeeding and other parenting topics. Participating families invited to monthly parent...
OVERVIEW: Provides eligible individuals with screening, 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 community or professional events.SERVICES:1) SCREENING: Eligible individuals are...
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.
COVID-19 UPDATES: Physical building is closed to the public due to COVID-19 pandemic.NARCAN and SYRINGE EXCHANGE: While building is closed, services are available at the following pharmacies: Reed’s Pharmacy. 343 N Pennsylvania Ave, Hancock, MD 21750 Sharpsburg Pharmacy. 17316 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD 21782 Smithsburg Pharmacy. 22030 Jef...
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.
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...
FREE Flu and Childhood Vaccination Clinics - Offers free childhood vaccinations clinics and free flu vaccination clinic for elementary school aged children. Parents must register their child in order to be seen at one of these clinics. For schedule of clinics and instructions on how to register, please go to https://wp.me/p9M1Nf-XeParents must ac...
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...
COVID-19 UPDATE: Walk in services are currently not available. Please call to schedule an appointment for any service offering walk in availability.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) F...
COVID-19 UPDATE: Program has temporarily suspended their classes, however those who are in need of free nicotine replacement therapy patches, gum and/or lozenges can still receive them. Please call 240-313-3310 to arrange drop off.STOP SMOKING SUPPORT: Offers FREE quit tobacco classes at the beginning of each month. Program consists of four (4) on...