Somerset County Health Department

10/22/2026

Reaching out for help is a sign of strength—please keep going.
connects young adults to resources for mental health and substance use, and a supportive community.
Visit samhsa.gov/RecoverMe

10/22/2026

Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Health Departments are excited to announce that registration has opened for the Annual Lights In The Night Event on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 at Winterplace Park in Salisbury, held from 5pm - 7:30pm. Follow this link or scan the QR code on the image to register attendees age 14 and above: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/pdjvEQh9nq

Please join us this year as we look forward to a memorable evening honoring and remembering friends and loved ones.
The evening will include crisis and bereavement support, other support resources, speakers, a memorial wall, GLOW walk and conclude with a candle vigil. Call 410-543-6981 with questions.

If you or someone you love/care about is contemplating su***de, call or text 9-8-8 to be connected with a trained counselor through the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline; they help those in emotional crisis and at risk of su***de.

10/22/2026

Free vaccines are available to eligible adults 19 and older under Maryland's Free Vaccine Program!
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 443-523-1700.

Available vaccines include: coronavirus, shingles, flu, pneumonia, measles/mumps/rubella, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis, RSV, HPV, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and chicken pox.

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

We put a spell on you! 🔮Join us for a family friendly spooktacular event at the Crisfield's Elk Lodge on Friday, October 30th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM for our movie night and trunk or treat event featuring, Hocus Pocus!!
Bring a chair, blanket, and a candy basket! 🍭

Local non-profits and organizations are welcome to set up trunks! For more information, call 443-523-1700.

10/21/2026

Come work with us! SCHD is hiring an Administrative Specialist I for our Environmental Health Program. This listing closes on 10/23/2026.

Visit health.maryland.gov/somerset/pages/employment.aspx to read more and apply.

10/21/2026

Family members may be more likely to notice when their loved ones are experiencing changes in mood or behavior.
Being able to offer support, they can connect those in need with treatment, resources, and services to begin and stay on their recovery journey. samhsa.gov/families

10/21/2026

[Link: health.maryland.gov/vaccines] Make sure you and your loved ones pick out healthy choices this season. Add getting the flu vaccine to your fall to do list. Learn more at health.maryland.gov/vaccines.

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

Training opportunity! Mental Health First Aid training is being offered at the Somerset County Health Department located at 8928 Sign Post Road, Suite 2, Westover, MD 21871 on November 5th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This is an all day in person training with 2 hours of online pre-work.

Registration closes on Thursday, October 29th or when the class fills up. Scan the QR code or fill out the registration form found here: https://forms.gle/ediQBCNHgs7XKBoe8. For more information, call 443-523-1700.