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...]
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...]
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...]
September is Suicide Prevention Month
LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 7, 2021) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. From 1999 to 2019, … [Read more...]
Mental Health Awareness & SUD
Research has found that about half of individuals who experience a substance use disorder (SUD) during their lives will also experience a co-occurring mental disorder and vice versa. Co-occurring … [Read more...]
Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County Welcomes PNC Bank Branch Donation to Support Launch of Health and Wellness Services for Lexington Park Community
Future Behavioral Health Hub to Offer COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations Joint Press Release:PNC BankThe Housing Authority of St. Mary's County, MarylandSt. Mary’s County Health DepartmentSt. … [Read more...]
Youth Mental Health & Wellness Webinar
LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 10, 2021) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will host a live webinar on February 25, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to explore the topic of Youth Mental … [Read more...]
Behavioral Health Screening Tool Launched for St. Mary’s County
LEONARDTOWN, MD (December 8, 2020) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has launched an online behavioral health screening tool to help community members assess their mental health … [Read more...]
Mental Health & Coping During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Learning to cope with … [Read more...]