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Avenues Recovery Center, located in Cambridge, MD, is a one of a kind drug detox and rehabilitation facility. The primary focus is on medical stabilization and a residential clinical treatment program. Clients are guided through the stages of addiction recovery, from helplessness to stability. Life skills, wellness, nutrition, social acceptance, financial responsibilities, and family values are key components of the treatment plans. The residential style program incorporates luxurious accommodations to remove the institutionalized feel of entering treatment. We also offer evening Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) therapy for our local clients. tags: addiction, recovery, treatment[…]

Choptank Recovery, a men’s residential 3.1 program, allows gradual re-entry into an independent life, building on newly developed skills and setting a foundation of recovery. The mission of Choptank Recovery is to inspire hope, willingness, and enthusiasm towards recovery in a structured, safe, and comfortable atmosphere where individuals can continue to grow their personal recovery through our ongoing commitment to their individualized treatment plan. Clients are expected to actively participate in the recovery process that starts with creating a person-centered treatment plan. In addition, they will be encouraged and assisted in pursuing employment, building financial literacy, and connecting with[…]

The Greensboro Connects initiative serves to connect multiple services with residents of Greensboro and those in the surrounding areas of Caroline County. Organizations, to include non-profits, are available to provide services to those that may not have the financial resources or transportation to access such services. The Food Pantry is open Monday – Friday from 9am – 4pm. Additional pantry hours are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 5pm – 7pm tags: assistance, food assistance, healthcare, housing, low income, mental health, substance abuse,[…]

Maryland Quality Reporting, a comprehensive consumer tool, is made available to find and compare health care costs, as well as quality information for various healthcare settings –nursing homes, hospitals, commercial health plans, ambulatory surgery centers and many others. This easy-to-use website allows consumers to compare patient ratings, safety and quality results, service volumes, cost, and other data for up to five facilities at a time. tags: advanced directives, health care, insurance, nursing homes[…]

Women, Infant and Children (WIC) is a federally funded program which provides healthy foods and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under the age of five. Participants in this program may enjoy the benefits of nutrition education, breast feeding support, free healthy food, and referrals to other health and social agencies. Please visit https://www.carolinehd.org/wic-midshore for more information. tags: WIC, nutrition, women, infants, children[…]

The Maryland Department of Aging is providing durable medical equipment (DME) to Marylanders with any illness, injury, or disability, regardless of age, at no cost. All equipment is collected via donation and is sanitized, repaired, and redistributed to Marylanders in need. This service will improve the quality of life for many Maryland residents and provides them the opportunity to avoid costlier levels of care.  Who is eligible?   The beneficiary of the equipment must be a Maryland resident. DME is provided to Maryland residents with any injury, illness, or medical status, regardless of age, at no cost.  How do you[…]

The Retreat offers a safe harbor and sanctuary for adults experiencing a psychiatric crisis. As a voluntary alternative to hospitalization, The Retreat provides short term Residential Crisis Services in a community-based setting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In addition to Residential Crisis Services, The Retreat offers crisis counseling. The Retreat is appropriate as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization or to shorten the length of a hospital admission. Anyone who is medically stable, under the care of a physician, and awaiting admission to a psychiatric unit can be safely cared for at The[…]

Medication drop boxes in Caroline County may be found at the following locations: Denton Police Department 100 North 3rd Street, Denton MD 21629 Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm Walgreens 21 Denton Plaza, Denton, MD 21629 Hours: Sunday – Saturday 8am – 10pm[…]

A consumer portal provided by The Maryland Department of Health and Human Services connecting Maryland residents with public health and human services resources. Please visit myMDTHINK and connect with services to support children and caretakers, including Child Support and information on Foster Care and Adoption services with children; Programs that provide healthcare and assistance for those with disabilities; Maryland programs to assist those in unemployment or seeking skills training; Financial assistance programs to provide food and cash to those who qualify based on income and other factors; Services related to keeping children safe and performing background searches for those[…]

WIC provides healthy supplemental foods, referrals to other programs, and support for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under the age of five. tags: WIC, nutrition, women, infants, children[…]