Helps older adults take their medications correctly by providing personalized assessments, education, and planning.Health Education/Prevention Programs

Evaluates older adults and individuals with disabilities to help plan and provide appropriate care. Senior/Disabled Adult AssessmentMore information: Includes nursing, social, and psychiatric components Can coordinate in-home services or long-term care Referrals for respite care available

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

Evaluates and assesses the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities in order to provide nursing, social, and psychiatric support. Adult Protective ServicesMore information: Coordinates in-home services and long-term care as needed

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 evaluations and case management services for older adults and individuals with disabilities to help them avoid being placed in institutions.Adult Protective Services

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

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 an assessment for older adults who are at risk of being placed in a long-term care facility. In-Home Assessment for Long-Term Care

Helps adults with mental, emotional, social, or physical issues who are having trouble staying in their homes as a result.Adult Protective ServicesMore information: Includes screening, assessment, consultation, and case management

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

Provides assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs. Aging and Disability Resource Centers More information:Screens for Medicaid nursing facility and home and community-based service waiver programsInvestigates and resolves complaints from residents of long-term care facilities Provides emotional and financial support to caregivers of older adults

Offers different levels of in-home care, including assessments, daily living assistance, nursing, companionship, transportation, errands, and more.In-Home Assistance

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 in-home assistance to individuals who require help with daily living activities.In-Home AssistanceMore information: Includes personal and respite care, companionship, skilled nursing, and medication management Helps with tasks like meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, errands, and shopping

Offers evaluations for individuals who have trouble functioning due to age or disability. Adult Evaluation and Review ServicesMore information: Identifies needs and recommends home and community-based services Assists in determining eligibility for Medicaid programs Conducts Preadmission Screening and Resident Review for individuals needing nursing home care

Helps older adults and individuals with disabilities stay independent and live in their community for as long as possible.Case ManagementMore information: Includes assessment, referrals to community resources, and continuous evaluation Services may include personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation

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 an in-home assessment for individuals who are at risk of being placed in a long-term care facility.In-Home Assessment for Long-Term CareMore information: Develops a plan of care to provide referrals to community resources so that participants may remain at home