Assesses the health and safety of the community and ensures services are available to address needs. Environment and Public Health/ Safety More 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 disabilities - Family 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 schools - Monitors 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 services to support healthy pregnancies and positive parenting. Maternal and Child Health More information: - Includes care coordination, child development evaluations, and community resource referrals - Parents are taught how to care for drug-exposed newborns - Provides education and resources to address lead poisoning concerns

Provides resources and programs to help individuals improve their lives and communities. Education and Training More information: - Includes events, field days, seminars, camps, after school programs, and club meetings - Educational programs available in areas like agriculture, food systems, and youth development - Offers the 4-H youth development program

Provides children with meals, snacks, nutrition education, and activities. Food/Nutrition Education More information: - Available 4 days a week during the school year; runs from June to August during the summer

Provides community enrichment and educational opportunities in areas like agriculture, nutrition, and youth development. Education More information: - Events include clinics, field days, seminars, conferences, and consultations - Facilitates school programs, camps, and club meetings

Helps children and families who are struggling in school, at home, or in the community. School-Based Services More information: - Includes child, group, and family therapy; behavior management; and social skills groups - Parenting workshops and support groups available - Provides referrals for food, clothing, housing, financial and legal aid, and healthcare - Offers health education, nutrition, and adult education classes

Educates the community on agriculture enterprises, financial management, food, and nutrition. Agriculture and Natural Resources More information: - Helps farmers regulate phosphorus and nitrogen in their soil - Offers the 4-H youth program

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 testing - Case 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

Offers basic medical care for adults and children, including preventative and chronic care, immunizations, and referrals to specialists and emergency hospitalization if needed. Medical Care

Educates the community on agriculture, agribusiness, commercial horticulture, health, nutrition, and finance management. Agricultural Education More information: - Offers an automated information line with tips on horticulture and planting vegetation - Helps farmers to improve the use of their manure for better economic and practical benefits - Provides 4-H youth educational program

Educates the community on agriculture, agribusiness, conservation, health, nutrition, and sustainable horticultural practices. Agricultural Education More information: - Offers an information line with tips on horticulture and planting vegetation - Helps farmers to improve the use of their manure for better economic and practical benefits - Provides 4-H youth educational program

Provides assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs. Aging and Disability Resource Center More information: - Vouchers provided to older adults with low income for use at local farmers' markets - Senior Centers in North Beach, Southern Pines, and Calvert Pines offer activities and resources

Provides a range of healthcare services. Medical Care More information: - Includes acute care, emergency services, oncology, OB-GYN care, cardiology, pulmonology, cardiac pulmonology rehabilitation, urology, dermatology, nephrology, lab & radiology services, subacute unit, and behavioral health services

Provides nutrition education and subsidized grocery cash cards to older adults. Nutrition Education and Food Assistance More information: - The program operates in two 6-month periods with three sessions each - Participants can purchase cash cards in increments of $20, up to a maximum of $60 per session - Limited to one person per households

Provides a non-formal education system that helps individuals learn about different topics related to agriculture, natural resources, health, and more. Education and Training More information: - Offers a 4-H educational program for youth

Offers various classes to promote health education and stress reduction. Health Education More information: - Includes exercise sessions, Yoga, discussions on nutrition, relaxation sessions, and a mindfulness meditation series

Educates the community on agriculture, agribusiness, conservation, health, nutrition, and sustainable horticultural practices. Agricultural Education More information: - Offers an automated information line with tips on horticulture and planting vegetation - Helps farmers to improve the use of their manure for better economic and practical benefits - Provides 4-H youth educational program

Offers both inpatient and outpatient medical services to address primary and acute healthcare needs. Hospitals More information: - Includes rehabilitation, OB/GYN, sleep testing, cardiology, diabetes care, and physical therapy - Additional services include a birthing center, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, joint replacement, kidney transplants, cancer treatment, pain management, endocrinology, pediatrics, sleep disorders, stroke care, and wound care

Offers healthcare services, including preventative screenings, well child care, and family planning. Medical Care More information: - Helps patients manage acute and chronic health problems - Provides health education and advice on healthy eating - Refers to specialists as needed

Provides educational programs and assistance in agriculture, nutrition, and conservation. Agriculture and Natural Resources More information: - Assists with the creation of community gardens - Teaches plant science and environmentally safe disease and insect control - Helps with lawn questions and provides assistance in areas of agribusiness - Operates an information line for horticulture advice and environmentally friendly practices

Offers healthy living education services that include information on nutrition, physical activity, sun safety, cancer, smoking prevention and quitting, and heart health. Helplines and Information

Provides emergency assistance and community outreach programs to Hancock area families. Information and Referral, Food Assistance, Summer Camp, Senior Services More information: - Connects residents with local, county, and state resources - Distributes $25-$20 of food for participants who sign up to pay $5.25 - Offers a one-week summer day camp to Middle School and High School students - Provides mini seminars for older adults on winter safety issues and energy saving tips - Winter clothing, new blankets, and smoke detectors are available

Offers a range of medical services including primary care, specialty care, and mental health services. Healthcare More information: - Primary care services include pediatrics, family and internal medicine, diabetes education, and nutrition counseling - Specialty care services include OB/GYN, dental care, podiatry, and pharmacy - - Provides outpatient detoxification, an addictions psychiatrist and certified counselors, and an outreach worker

Offers educational programs and events to help improve the community and environment. Education More information: - Focuses on agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, home horticulture, 4-H and youth development - Programs include clinics, field days, seminars, conferences, consultations, small group discussions, camps, after school programs, and club meetings

Offers workshops on topics such as job readiness, health and wellness, and computer literacy. Educational Programs