For Youth

Everyone has questions – check out these resources that explain everything you need to know about drugs, and ways to say no in any situation.

Community Resources

Find HELP here. Browse the integrated Garrett County Resource Guide to find treatment and recovery resources in and around Garrett County.

For Parents

How do I talk to kids? Where can I find help? What can I do to get involved? We’ve got you covered for all of these and much more, so you can be the difference.

About PreventionHappens.org

This website provides educational resources to help prevent the misuse of prescription pills and is provided through a partnership between the Garrett County Public Schools and the Garrett County Health Department. Explore this site to learn the scope of the problem, how to talk to your kids, signs they might be misusing, and how to safeguard your own medications.

Upcoming FREE Webinars – February 2021

Upcoming FREE Webinars – February 2021

Adolescent Mental Health in 2021 (Rebroadcast)Wednesday, February 17th 8pm - 9pm ETHelping your teenager cope with difficult emotions has been a challenge even in the best of times but adding COVID-19 to the mix has taken it to a whole new...

SMART Recovery Support Group

Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88369021722?pwd=cXdsWVQ3OFg3RVZFOFhOWUhRVklCUT09 Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.

Garrett County Prescription Drug Drop Boxes

Garrett County Sheriff's Office

311 E Alder St, Oakland, MD 21550

Oakland Town Hall

15 S 3rd St, Oakland, MD 21550

Maryland State Police (McHenry)

67 Friendsville Rd, McHenry, MD 21541

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