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Worcester County Health Department has a number of evaluation and referral services available to residents. Common services are available in the following areas: substance abuse, women's health, homelessness, transportation assistance, and other health care resources such as primary adult care. For more information click on the appropriate program listed below.
The program’s goal is to assist families in obtaining special medical care for children with chronic illness or disabling conditions as a payer of last resort. This program generally assists families who do not have medical insurance, or families who have medical insurance that is NOT able to cover the child’s medical needs/treatment. 
Case Management services include mental health case management, transportation, mentoring services, services for those with developmental disabilities and services for at risk youth. The services link children and adults diagnosed with mental illness and at risk of needing a higher level of care with support services in the community.
Substance abuse treatment and referral services for adults are available. Services include assessment, intake processing of client background, history of substance use, medical and mental health issues, family issues, legal involvement, and other relevant information.
The Worcester County Health Department is committed to recovery and improving the mental health of the community. The Mental Health Program provides a wide variety of services, specializing in mental health and addiction issues.
Women's Health Program consists of several services such as early care home visiting service, pregnancy prevention and support and parenting support for adolescents. Reproductive Health patients are eligible to receive education on all contraceptive methods, a physical examination, and the birth control method. Other services include screening, education, treatment, and/or referral for HIV, and STD evaluation for male and female patients. Pregnancy testing is also available.
Homeless Addicts Never Denied Services (HANDS), provides intensive alcohol and drug treatment services to homeless addicts in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. Substance abuse treatment and extensive case management care are offered to assist persons in gaining long-term recovery
Basic health care for adults is available through the Primary Adult Care Program (PAC). On July 1, 2006, the Primary Adult Care Program was launched to provide basic health care services to people who make limited amounts of money each year. Other services included in the section include Administrative Care Coordination, Care Coordination and Ombudsman Program.WCHD News
| (Baltimore, MD) February 21, 2012 -- The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) reminds Marylanders that influenza season can last into the spring, and that it’s not too late to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your families from the flu. |
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(Annapolis, MD, Feb. 17, 2012)—The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) issued today its Call for Proposals to support local action strategies around implementation of the State Health Improvement Process (SHIP). Launched earlier this year by the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH), the SHIP provides a framework for accountability, local action, and public engagement to improve overall public health outcomes in our state.
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| BALTIMORE, MD (February 15, 2012) –This tax season, Marylanders can join the cancer fight with a quick checkmark when completing their state income tax form, according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH). The Maryland income tax form provides state residents the opportunity to donate to the Maryland Cancer Fund which in turn supports cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment programs. |
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