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Garrett County Health Department
Oakland (Main Office)
1025 Memorial Drive,
Oakland, Maryland 21550
Grantsville
(Contact Units for Availability)
28 Hershberger Ln,
Grantsville, Maryland 21536
Garrett County
Health Officer
Jennifer Hare, CPA
Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer
[To Be Announced]
Garrett County Deputy Health Officer | Operations
Martin Kraska
Check Out This Great Job in Garrett County! – Alcohol and Drug Associate Counselor, CAC-AD
Garrett County Behavioral Health is looking for compassionate and skilled clinicians to join our team: Provide out-patient clinical counseling in one of our office settings and/or school locations. These services include but are not limited to assessments and...
Garrett County Job Opportunity! – Mental Health Professional Counselor, LCPC
Garrett County Behavioral Health is looking for compassionate and skilled clinicians to join our team: Provide out-patient clinical counseling in one of our office settings and/or school locations. These services include but are not limited to assessments and...
Don’t Miss This Incredible Job Opportunity! – Social Worker II, LCSW-C
Garrett County Behavioral Health is looking for compassionate and skilled clinicians to join our team: Provide out-patient clinical counseling in one of our office settings and/or school locations. These services include but are not limited to assessments and...
We’re Hiring! – Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker
Garrett County Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Mental Health Associate II (Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker) to provide outreach services via home visits, visits in community settings, and/or telephone contacts to older adults/adults with disabilities who...
MDH: Traumatic Brain Injury Is Considered a Chronic Condition
After a brain injury, many adults need ongoing support to live safely and independently. Maryland Medicaid’s Brain Injury Waiver provides long-term services and supports that help eligible individuals receive care in their homes and communities rather than in...
MDH: March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Problem Gambling Awareness month is a time to learn, listen, and talk openly about problem gambling and its impacts. Awareness helps ensure gambling-related harm isn’t minimized or overlooked. #PGAM2026 Shared by the Maryland Department of Health
Keep Maryland Public Spaces Smoke-Free
Cannabis isn’t for kids. Please don’t smoke in public. Learn how to Be Cannabis Smart at https://cannabis.maryland.gov. #MarylandCannabisAdministraCon #MDCannabis #MCA Shared by Machelle Bender from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health...
Early Care Resources: Car Seat Checkups
Is your child secured properly in their car seat? Here are some tips to follow! By making sure that your child’s seat if correctly installed will significantly reduce their risk of death or injury in the event of a car crash. If you are interested in having your...
Did You Know? FREE Quit Now Classes Are Now Available In Multiple Formats!
Shared by Alisha Martin from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
Shared by Autumn Friend, RN, BSN, FNE-A, from the Garrett County Health Department's Personal Health Unit.
Early Care Resource: Safe Infant Sleep Checklist
Lying babies on their backs to sleep reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), as well as other sleep-related infant deaths. Follow these steps to help ensure that your baby is sleeping safely. Please call the Garrett County Health Department – Early...
Early Care Programming Announced for 2026: Schedules for Childbirth and Lactation Consultant / Breastfeeding Classes Now Available
Childbirth Classes: More information: https://garretthealth.org/childbirth-classes/ Lactation Consultant / Breastfeeding Classes More information: https://garretthealth.org/lactation-consultant-services-breastfeeding-classes/ Please continue to follow...
STEPS Scholarship Application Now Available!
The STEPS Scholarship application is now open! 3 - $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. For more details, please check out the flyer below! The application link can be found here: https://forms.gle/AsgQQTavbRnt78647 Shared by the Garrett County STEPS Scholarship...
Weather Closure Notice: Mobile Health Insurance Clinic Cancelled – February 25, 2026
Due to Grantsville's Ruth Enlow Library being closed today, February 25th, 2026, due to inclement weather, Maryland Health Connection will not be conducting our Mobile Health Insurance Clinic within the library today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have...
We’re Hiring! – Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker
Garrett County Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Mental Health Associate II (Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker) to provide outreach services via home visits, visits in community settings, and/or telephone contacts to older adults/adults with disabilities who...
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Featured Today on Go!+ – Ignite the Court – It’s Pickleball Time!
Don’t Use Cannabis and Drive
It’s against the law. And not worth the risk to your safety and others. Don’t use cannabis and drive.Learn more at https://cannabis.maryland.gov. Shared by Machelle Bender from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
TODAY! (2/24) – Free On Site Sewage Disposal Training
The Garrett County Health Department's Environmental Health Services Unit will be hosting a class reviewing the permitting and construction requirements for on-site sewage disposal systems. The class is free of charge and highly recommended for anyone involved in the...
Overdose Response Training Scheduled at Garrett College
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7724 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7724. Shared by Alisha Martin from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit
Upcoming Event Scheduled! – Accident Pickleball Clinic
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
Upcoming Event Scheduled! – Kitzmiller Pickleball Clinic
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
Upcoming Event Scheduled! – Oakland Pickleball Clinic
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
Garrett County Health Department and Students From Garrett County Public Schools Host Client-Choice Food Distribution to Support Neighbors in Need
Oakland, Maryland - On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Garrett County Health Department’s program at 360 Access Hub hosted its client-choice food distribution event, providing individuals and families with dignified access to nutritious food in a welcoming,...
Visit the Kid’s Zone at the Garrett County Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 11th, 2026!
By Garrett County STEPS Committee The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee (STEPS) recently announced that the 2026 Garrett County Health and Wellness Fair, which includes a FREE “Kid’s Zone” area, will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The event will...
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Welcome to the Garrett County Health Department!
The Garrett County Health Department is the recognized Public Health agency in Garrett County, Maryland. We strive to provide the highest level of care and service to the citizens of Maryland's westernmost county. Join us in making Garrett County a healthier place to live, work, and play!Garrett County Health Officer Jennifer Hare, CPA

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