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Frederick County Health Department, Developmental Center
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
OVERVIEW: The Frederick County Developmental Center (FCDC) provides specialized health and education-related services that positively impact children, their families and eligible adults in their daily lives.SERVICES: 1) INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM: Provides comprehensive evaluations and services to children birth to 4 years of age. Eligible chi...
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Frederick County Health Department, Environmental Health Services
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
OVERVIEW: Responsible for food control, individual well and septic as well as community services and development.SERVICES:1) FOOD CONTROL: Inspects all licensed permanent and temporary food service facilities; issues permits; investigates food illnesses and complaints; as well as reviews plans for new or remodeled facilities.2) WELL and SEPTIC: Con...
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Frederick County Health Department, Community Health Maternal and Child Health Program
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
EDUCATION: Offers education and support for pregnant women and teens, new moms and infants. Serves to educate and inform the pregnant woman and families of the county about health and safety. Services include case management that assist girls and women throughout their pregnancy and until their baby's first birthday to connect with appropriate reso...
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Frederick County Health Department, School Health Division
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
SCHOOL HEALTH: Working in conjunction with the county school system promotes healthy lifestyles, illness and injury prevention, assist students who have health needs, facilitates access to primary health care, and educates students, staff and the community regarding health care needs.
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Frederick County Health Department, Harm Reduction Syringe Services Program
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
HARM REDUCTION SERVICES: Individuals can receive free sterile syringes and other injection equipment, fentanyl test strips, safe disposal containers, rapid HIV and Hep C education and testing, wound care assessment education and supplies, safe sex supplies, education on overdose prevention and safer injection practices.SEXUAL HEALTH IN RECOVERY GRO...
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Frederick County Health Department, Adult Evaluation and Review Services (AERS)
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
SENIOR and DISABLED ADULTS CARE: An evaluation and assessment program with nursing, social, and psychiatric components to assist at risk adults to plan and receive appropriate care. Services include coordinating in-home services and long-term care as needed.
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Frederick County Health Department, Administrative Care Coordination and Ombudsman
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
INSURANCE CONCERNS: Assists Frederick County Medicaid (MA) recipients to locate providers, navigate the MA system, and connect to community resources. Can assist with choosing a Managed Care Organization (MCO) or help eligible people apply for MA services. Provides education and assistance to providers and community agencies that serve Medicaid rec...
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Frederick County Health Department, Underage Party Tip Hotline
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
CRIME REPORTING: Offers a tip line for anyone who suspects a party is going on involving underage drinking or drugs. Please give the address of the party, the time and date. Police will check out the situation. Callers are NOT required to give their names and all information is confidential.
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Frederick County Health Department, Community Health Preventative Services Cancer Screening Program
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
NOTE: Must be a county resident between the ages of 40 and 64 years who is uninsured or under insured and meet income guidelines. Women 65 and older may qualify if they are receiving Medicare Part A. Call for further information.OVERVIEW: Provides eligible individuals with services for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of breast and cervical...
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Frederick County Health Department, Harm Reduction Naloxone/Narcan Training
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
NALOXONE /NARCAN TRAINING: Offers an educational program that includes an understanding of opioids, recognizing signs and symptoms of an overdose, proper rescue breathing techniques, proper administration of naloxone, and care for the individual until the paramedics arrive. This training is intended to prepare family members, caregivers, guardians,...
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Frederick County Health Department, Prevention Program Stop Smoking for Life
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
STOP SMOKING CLASS: Offers classes for all ages to help them stop smoking. Class meets once a week for 6 weeks. Nicotine patches and gum are available with a physician approval. One on one counseling available. Call for an appointment. Call for class dates and times.
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Frederick County Health Department, Community Health Immunizations and Seasonal Flu Clinic
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
IMMUNIZATIONS: The Frederick County Health Department will offer FREE flu vaccinations for uninsured and underinsured children 6 months-17 years of age BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call 301-600-1733 and ask for an Immunization Nurse for an appointment. Vaccinations will be available on Wednesdays, 8:30am-3:30pm.This clinic will not be providing flu vaccine...
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Frederick County Health Department, State Care Coordination, Substance Use
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
1) CARE COORDINATION: State Care Coordination is available to Frederick County residents who are receiving outpatient substance use treatment services at local outpatient facilities or transitioning out of state funded inpatient substance use treatment centers. Care Coordinators assist individuals in gaining access to necessary care such as counsel...
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Frederick County Health Department, Adult Substance Use Screening
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
SCREENING AND REFERRAL UNIT: Serves as a first step for individuals seeking substance use treatment. Provides clinical assessment of the person's recovery needs, followed by referrals and linkages to community treatment providers at the appropriate level of care. Referrals can be made to outpatient treatment, IOP, detox, support groups, or inpatien...
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Frederick County Health Department, Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
NOTE: Must be a county resident age 50 or older who is uninsured or under-insured and meet income guidelines. Call for further information.It provides eligible individuals with screening for colorectal cancer. Program offers literature and information at health fairs and workshops throughout the county. Speakers are available, depending on schedule...
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Frederick County Health Department, Youth Support Kids Like Us Program
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
SCHOOL BASED SUPPORTS: A free, multi-year, school-based group counseling program for students in grades 4 through 8 or 12 who are affected by the addiction or substance misuse of a close family member. Students participate in an engaging series of confidential small group sessions that meet throughout the school year. Sessions are led by Kids Like ...
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Frederick County Health Department, Community Health HIV/AIDS Care Services
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
HEALTH CARE: Provides confidential testing, medical and non-medical case management, clinical services and financial assistance.
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Frederick County Health Department, Community Health Services Division
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
HEALTH CARE: Offers HIV testing and care, immunizations, tuberculosis treatment, contagious disease tracking/investigation/control, maternal/infant/young child support and education including the WIC Program, screening for breast, cervical and colon cancer, cancer resources and worksite wellness activities.
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Frederick County Health Department, Youth Support On the Mark Adolescent Clubhouse
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Offers sober activities for youth ages 12-17 who are recovering from substance use problems or at risk of using substances. Services include educational, recreational, and peer recovery led support groups for maintaining a substance free lifestyle. Activities include GED assistance, tutoring, healthy cooking, dance, karate,...
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Frederick County Health Department, Community Organized Recovery Efforts
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
CORE RECOVERY CENTER: The Recovery Center is a recovery community organization that offers a variety of supports to those in recovery. Those who participate can expect to experience recovery related activities such as peer-led recovery discussion groups, wellness and life-skills classes, wellness and recovery planning groups, art classes and sober ...
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Frederick County Health Department, Scott Key Center
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
NOTE: Individuals must be be approved for services by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).SERVICES:1) EMPLOYMENT: Provides employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities in jobs such as contracted mailings, janitorial contracts, and horticulture.2) SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Places qualified participants with de...
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Frederick County Health Department, Vital Records
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
COVID-19 UPDATE: Building is closed - in person services are not available currently. Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Certificates can be ordered by mail or online at www.vitalchek.com. Paper applications can be downloaded through the MD Department of Health at https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/certs.aspx. *****OVERVIEW: Provides birth an...
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Frederick County Health Department, COVID-19 Enforcement of Governor and Local Health Officer Orders
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
COVID-19 ENFORCEMENT: Local health officials have authority to control and close unsafe facilities that are unable or unwilling to operate in a way that doesn’t help prevent the spread of the virus. As of 4/16/20 face coverings are required for both customers and employees. See below for more info. Questions about if a business is considered essent...
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Frederick County Health Department, COVID-19 Community Testing Clinic
Agency: Frederick County Health Department
COVID-19 TESTING: Offering outside walk-up community testing clinics for non-symptomatic individuals. You don't have to be sick No insurance or doctor's note Testing is FREE No documentation needed Face coverings and physical distancing required Results in 1-4 days (see below)Tuesdays: 12-2pm at the Seton Center, 226 Lincoln Ave in EmmitsburgTh...
