800-671-4304Carroll County Health Department
About Carroll County Health Department
Carroll County Health Department operates a Bureau of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery in Westminster, Maryland serving as a community hub for substance use and mental health resource coordination, harm reduction services and peer recovery support.
While the department does not provide direct addiction treatment or detox, it connects residents to appropriate care through a “no wrong door” approach and offers naloxone training, overdose prevention education and peer recovery support services for adults in recovery. The team emphasizes stigma free, person centered care and meets people where they are through both office based services and a mobile Health on Wheels unit.
What services are offered?
The department provides peer recovery support services staffed by specialists in long term recovery who help adults navigate substance use and mental health challenges. Service coordinators link children, teens and adults to local treatment and mental health providers, monitor service delivery and offer case management and consultation. Additional supports include mental health first aid training, tobacco cessation programs and overdose prevention education.
Who can get help here?
Adults age 18 and older seeking peer support or connections to substance use or mental health treatment can access services, along with children ages 0 to 8 through the E-SMART early childhood behavioral health program. The department also coordinates community crisis response resources and supports law enforcement through crisis intervention team initiatives.
What harm reduction resources are available?
Carroll County Health Department offers naloxone education and training, including scheduling group trainings for organizations and providing overdose alert sign ups. Free mental health first aid classes cover overdose and withdrawal scenarios, and staff can guide residents to naloxone access at local pharmacies.
Where is the office located?
The Bureau of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery is located at 290 South Center Street in Westminster and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Health on Wheels mobile unit brings services to rotating community sites across Carroll County.
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In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction. |
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Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan. |
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support. |
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Levels of Care
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
Detox Service Setting
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
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