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.

Red Ribbon Week Campaign Unites Community to Live Drug-Free 

LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 23, 2023) – This week during national Red Ribbon Week, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is partnering with the St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) in … [Read more...]

Public Mural Painting Day at St. Mary’s County Health Hub

LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 23, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, the St Mary’s County Community Development Corporation, … [Read more...]

New Health and Wellness Campaign for St. Mary’s County

Participants will be entered in weekly $100 Grocery Gift Card Drawings Joint Press Release:WellCheckSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 11, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County … [Read more...]

Health Department Awarded Grant to Expand Violence Intervention Program

Joint Press Release:St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s OfficeSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 4, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has been awarded … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Hub to Offer Financial Literacy Classes

LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 5, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Hub will offer two free classes for community members to assist with personal savings and credit establishment. A representative from … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Department Selected for Behavioral Health Systems Learning Collaborative

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 30, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s (SMCHD) Behavioral Health Division has been selected for participation in the Building Healing Behavioral Health Systems … [Read more...]

International Overdose Awareness Day Recognizes Those Affected by Addiction

Time to Remember.  Time to Act. Joint Press Release:St. Mary’s County Health DepartmentBeacon of Hope Recovery Community Center, a Program of Pyramid Healthcare LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 24, … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Hub Now Offering Xylazine Drug Testing Strips

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 21, 2023) - Due to a nationwide increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with a powerful non-opioid animal sedative, xylazine – a deadly combination commonly known as … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery Event Scheduled

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 9, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will host the second annual St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – … [Read more...]

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...]

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