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.

International Overdose Awareness Day and Narcan Stigma

While we know all too well that substance use disorder (SUD) devastates the lives of individuals, families, and communities … so does stigma.  It causes shame, ruins careers and isolates individuals … [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...]

Virtual Programs Announced for Overdose Response, Tobacco Cessation and Diabetes Prevention

LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 3, 2020) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department is pleased to announce that the Overdose Response Program, Tobacco Cessation Program and Diabetes Prevention Program will … [Read more...]

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