Enforces and regulates health laws and provides clinical health programs and other services including immunizations, environmental services, behavioral health, disease control, family planning, and STD/HIV testing and treatment.Health Services

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

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

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 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