Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention

Substance Abuse Prevention 443-523-1760

Program Contact: Jessica Lambertson, BASW
Phone: 443-523-1725
Fax: 410-651-3425

E-mail: somerset.admin.jessila@dhmh.state.md.us

Program Highlights:

This program will implement three model prevention programs in the community to support and expand the treatment program through early interventions and enhancement.

Second Step

• A classroom-based social skills program for pre-school age children (ages 4—6)
• Designed to reduce impulsive, high-risk and aggressive behaviors and increase children’s social-emotional competence and other protective factors
• 15—20 minute sessions for 20 weeks, maximum of 4 sessions per week

Program Qualifications:  Pre-school aged children

Location: Programs conducted in various sites throughout Somerset County

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Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol
Program Highlights:

The Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA) is a prevention program that utilizes community organizing strategies designed to reduce adolescent access to alcohol.

The Somerset County Health Department has teamed up with the Maryland State Police Barracks X to perform compliance checks to businesses in the county.

A CMCA team formed with members from the community, and local agencies to discuss ideas and strategies to reduce underage drinking in the county.

Qualifications:
Businesses operating in Somerset County that permits the sale of alcohol

Location:
Street address of business

Mission of Program:
The mission of the Somerset County Health Department is healthy people in healthy communities. This will be accomplished by assessing community health needs, and assuring that needed quality health services are available and accessible to the public.

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Substance Abuse Counseling & Treatment Programs