LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 7, 2022) - 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 … [Read more...]
Naloxone Emergency Boxes Placed Throughout St. Mary’s County to Help Prevent Fatal Overdoses
LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 31, 2022) - International Overdose Awareness Day is observed annually on August 31st to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also … [Read more...]
Older Adult’s Mental Health
Mental health concerns are becoming more prevalent in our older population. It is estimated that by 2030, one in five U.S. residents will be over 65, so this issue is important to address. The most … [Read more...]
Local Crisis Support Services & Resources Available
LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 12, 2022) – When a community has experienced a traumatic event or crisis, children and adults may feel significant fear, anxiety and stress. This impact may be felt by those … [Read more...]
Request for Proposals: Behavioral Health Assisted Living Facility Pilot Program
LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 20, 2022) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) Local Behavioral Health Authority is issuing a request for proposals from licensed Assisted Living Facilities to … [Read more...]
Contractor Sought to Assist with Procurement of Recovery Housing for Pregnant Women and Women with Children
LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 18, 2022) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s (SMCHD) Behavioral Health Division is issuing a solicitation to contract with a provider for the Recovery Housing for … [Read more...]
Survey Launched to Understand the Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health & Substance Use
Joint Press Release:WellCheckSt. Mary's County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 17, 2022) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is assessing how the COVID-19 pandemic has … [Read more...]
SMCHD Seeking Contractor for After Action Review of COVID-19 Pandemic Response
LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 16, 2020) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is commissioning a During-and-After Action Review (AAR) of the St. Mary’s County public health response to the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
National Prevention Week Observed May 8-14
LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 2, 2022) - National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing community awareness and action on the topics of mental health and substance use … [Read more...]
Request for Estimates: HUD Certified Inspections
LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 11, 2022) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) is seeking an inspector for the Continuum of Care Program. The … [Read more...]