Contact Information

1302 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Telephone: (240)313-3200
TTY: (240)313-3391
FAX: (240)313-3301
E-mail:
Web Address: www.washhealth.org

Other Office Location:

Addictions and Mental Health Services
13114 Pennysylvania Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21742

Environmental and Health Services
13332 Pennysylvania Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21742

WIC
140 West Franklin Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Services Offered

Behavioral Support Services, Transportation, Residential Services, Individual Support Services.

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
AIDS, Mental Disorder, Behavioral Problems, Orthopedic Impairment, Chemical Dependency.

Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 139,629 (Washington county 2004 population estimate)

Ages Served: All ages, dependent on the program

Home Region of DDA: Western

Counties Served: Washington County.

Year Established: 1955

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Mission Statement

Washington County Health Department is committed to serving its community by promoting, protecting, and improving the health of every citizen.

Unique or Distinctive Qualities

All services of the Washington County Health Department are provided regardless of an individual's ability to pay. For individuals not having insurance coverage, a standardized sliding fee scale is applied to determine payment.

Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me" Survey Results.

N/A.

The "Ask Me" Survey Results is available for the general public.

Discuss your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations

Accreditations:

• Health Families America
• Oral Cancer Seminar

Addictions and Mental Health Services:

• Women in Treatment Services (WITS)
• Jail Substance Abuse Program (JSAP)
• Adolescents - Early Intervention/Outpatient Treatment Program
• Outpatient Treatment/Intensive Outpatient
• Long-Term Residential Care (CAMEO House)

How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?

The Washington County Health Department is active in all aspects of community health and welfare, participating in a wide range of collaborative efforts with other agencies and service providers within. Most notibly, the Health Department is taking the lead in developing coordination of countrywide human service transportation.

Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services

The majority of services are accessed by personal presentation at the Health department facilities. However, a certain number of activities, espercially those related to the Environment Health Division, are available online at the Health Department's website www.washhealth.org

Special Considerations/Comments: None

Funding Sources: Federal, State, County, third party and private-pay reimbursements.

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