Enforces and regulates health laws that affect the safety and health of the community.Environmental and Public Health/ SafetyMore information: Supplies certified birth and death certificates Offers smoking cessation classes, blood pressure and cancer screenings, andIssues permits for wells and septic systems and monitors air and water qualityInspects food service facilities, schools, and hospitals for environmental safetyPlans, manages, and monitors public mental health services for accessibilityOperates a Flu Hotline and website that provides the dates and locations of seasonal flu clinics Screens for, treats, and dispenses medication for communicable disease Family planning services including pregnancy testing and counseling availableCoordinates child health clinics, school health services, and the Health Start Program Helps older adults and individuals with disabilities access services and stay independent if possible Educates the community to help lower the incidence of communicable diseasesWorks to prevent rabies

Offers a variety of public health services to the community.Public HealthMore information: Includes reproductive health services, immunizations, screenings, and rabies vaccination clinics Inspects and licenses restaurants, food processing plants, trailer parks, foster homes, and pools Provides assistance with online health insurance applications and navigating Medicaid benefits Issues permits for residential wells and sewage systems Monitors communicable diseases and air and water quality Offers health education and wellness programs to the community

Provides various public and individual health programs and services to the community.Public HealthMore information: Includes family planning, maternal and child health, early head start, immunizations, and elder care Offers non-emergency medical transportation, personal care, adult evaluation, and home visits Advocates for individuals with developmental disabilities and connects them to services Programs on narcan training, smoking cessation, and cancer prevention available Monitors diseases and environmental health Issues certified birth and death certificates

Offers a variety of public health services to the community.Public Health Departments More information: Includes cancer screening, HIV testing and counseling, family planning, immunizations, and more Services available for developmental disabilities, Medical Assistance recipients, and older adults Environmental Health enforces regulations, conducts inspections, and issues permits as appropriate Vital Records issues medical records and certified birth and death certificates Coordinates medical transportation for eligible residents Offers training on recognizing and responding to opioid overdoses to law enforcement and EMS Operates a seasonal flu hotline

Provides affordable health services for residents of Charles County.Community Health Services More information: Includes maternal and child health services, immunizations, dental services, and women's health Offers family planning, emergency contraception, home visits, and STD testingCase management, in-home medical evaluation, personal care, and screenings available Provides programs for breast and cervical cancer, developmental disabilities, and HIV/AIDS Mental health services include psychiatric evaluations, testing, therapy, and medication monitoring Substance use disorder services include assessment, outpatient treatment, and Naloxone training Environmental Health enforces regulations, conducts inspections, and issues permits as appropriate Issues birth and death certificates Operates a seasonal flu hotline

Manages retirement, survivor, and disability benefits; Medicare; and Supplemental Security Income.Social SecurityMore information: Local offices help with applications, appeals, obtaining new or duplicate Social Security cards, representative payee, burial assistance, requesting earnings records, and estimates of future benefits

Provides a range of housing services and assistance programs.Housing AssistanceMore information: Responds to property maintenance complaints and requires owners to make necessary repairs Issues building permits, plans subdivisions, enforces regulations, and handles related issues Offers loans for plumbing, lead paint abatement, energy efficiency, and rehabilitation Distributes grants to homeowners for code violation or plumbing, heating, or electrical system repair

Appoints personal representatives for the administration of estates and offers legal assistance with related proceedings.Legal ServicesMore information: Assists and advises the public in the preparation of required forms Maintains and preserves the permanent record of all proceedings Serves as the Clerk to the Orphans' Court Tracks estates and refers delinquent matters to the Court Determines and collects inheritance taxes and probate fees/court costs Audits accounts of personal representatives and guardians Mails notices and court orders and verifies compliance with court orders

Provides COVID-19 vaccine information, including eligibility, frequently asked questions, clinic appointments, and other resources.Health Education/Prevention

Assesses the health and safety of the community and ensures services are available to address needs.Environment and Public Health/ SafetyMore information: Mental health services include screening, counseling, medication, referrals, and aftercare Dental care is provided through school and community-based programs Offers case management, support, and referrals for individuals with developmental disabilitiesFamily planning programs provide pregnancy testing, counseling, and referrals for prenatal care Provides transportation to and from medical appointments for individuals with Medical Assistance Communicable disease services include screenings and vaccinations Inspects food facilities, recreational sites, health facilities, daycares, and schoolsMonitors public water supply, waste disposal, and pollution standards for air and noise Identifies and supervises medical assistance personal care programs Issues certified copies of birth and death certificates Organizes rabies clinics, adult daycare programs, and tobacco use prevention and cessation classes

Offers a range of environmental health services, including inspections, permits, and information.Environmental Health ServicesMore information: Responds to and investigates animal bite, rodent, insect, and sewage complaintsIssues permits for well and septic systems, commercial and residential properties, and burning Inspects food service, wells, pools, spas, and septic systems

Manages retirement, survivor, and disability benefits; Medicare; and Supplemental Security Income.Social SecurityMore information: Local offices help with applications, appeals, obtaining new or duplicate Social Security cards, representative payee, burial assistance, requesting earnings records, and estimates of future benefits

Manages retirement, survivor, and disability benefits; Medicare; and Supplemental Security Income.Social SecurityMore information: Local offices help with applications, appeals, obtaining new or duplicate Social Security cards, representative payee, burial assistance, requesting earnings records, and estimates of future benefits

Manages retirement, survivor, and disability benefits; Medicare; and Supplemental Security Income.Social SecurityMore information: Local offices help with applications, appeals, obtaining new or duplicate Social Security cards, representative payee, burial assistance, requesting earnings records, and estimates of future benefits

Provides a range of public and individual health programs and services to the community.Public Services More information:Includes vaccination, HIV and STI testing, family planning, health screenings, and cancer servicesOffers home visits for individuals who are pregnant, adult evaluation, and personal careProvides school health services, outreach, health education, and Naloxone trainingVital Records Department issues certified birth and death certificatesInspects and issues permits for facilities and systems covered by Environmental HealthRefers to additional community resources as needed

Provides COVID-19 vaccine information, including eligibility, frequently asked questions, clinic appointments, and other resources.Health Education/Prevention

Provides assistance with applications for disability benefits to individuals with disabilities who are at risk or experiencing homelessness.Benefits AssistanceMore information: Case managers help with obtaining necessary documents for the application process