Notice October 25, 2024: The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) phone system has returned to normal operations. Community members can contact SMCHD at 301-475-4330.

Local Crisis Support Services & Resources Available

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 27, 2023) – When a community has experienced a traumatic event or crisis, children and adults may feel significant fear, anxiety or stress. This impact may be felt by those who … [Read more...]

Health Department Operations for the Independence Day Holiday

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 26, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 for the Independence Day holiday. This includes the main office in Leonardtown … [Read more...]

Mobile Response Services for Persons Experiencing Behavioral Health Crises

Joint Press Release:iMind Behavioral Health, Inc.St. Mary’s County Health DepartmentCharles County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 26, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department … [Read more...]

Temporary Closure of Health Hub Operations June 21

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 21, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) announced the temporary closure of operations at the Health Hub, located at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, … [Read more...]

Free HIV/STI Testing Event for Community Members

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 20, 2023) - National HIV Testing Day is observed each year on June 27 to highlight the importance of HIV testing. About one in seven individuals with HIV in the United States are … [Read more...]

Health Department Operations for the Juneteenth Holiday

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 12, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 for the Juneteenth holiday. This includes the main office in Leonardtown and … [Read more...]

Precautions Recommended During Air Quality Alert

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 9, 2023) – Southern Maryland is under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert, issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment. During air quality alerts, sensitive groups including … [Read more...]

Health Department Encourages Community Members To Take Caution During Local Air Quality Alert

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 7, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department encourages community members to take caution over the next several days due to local air quality alerts. The Maryland … [Read more...]

Warmline Crisis Response Service Available to Community Members

Joint Press Release:St. Mary’s County Health DepartmentAnne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc. LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 6, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has launched a … [Read more...]

SMCHD Announces Start of 2023 Beach Water Monitoring Season

LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 30, 2023) – The Environmental Health Division of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) tests the water quality of public beaches in St. Mary’s County from Memorial Day … [Read more...]

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