The Bureau of Child, Adolescent and Reproductive Health is committed in promoting physical, emotional and social-well-being, by preventing illnesses and unnecessary deaths for the families, especially the women and children of Baltimore County, who may lack access to health care.
Childhood illnesses and conditions can be a tremendous source of stress for parents. Often, much of this stress is related to the parents' lack of understanding about their child's illness, and the worry that their child's health is no longer within their control.
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The following testing services are provided to eligible Baltimore County residents:
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- Developmental Disabilities provide counseling and case management to any child between the ages of birth and 21 years who has a developmental disability.
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- Hearing Services provide evaluations that include hearing assessments, hearing aid checks, and/or hearing aid issuance.
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- Infants & Toddlers Program provides early intervention for babies from birth to 36 months of age with developmental delays, disabilities, or special health care needs.
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- School Hearing & Vision Screening provides free periodic screening to public and non-public school students in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, third, fifth, and eighth grades, students new to Baltimore County, special education, and pre-schools.
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The Nutrition Education and Information Program provides counseling and information to individuals and groups to promote healthy lifestyles by encouraging healthy eating habits, exercising daily, and resources on avoiding stress.
The Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program provides education and assistance to local individuals and groups regarding tobacco use, prevention and cessation. Free quit smoking classes are available to help Marylanders quit smoking.
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Health services and screening in collaboration with Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes preventive health care services, as well as the stabilization and treatment of acute and chronic illness. Services are provided in the School-Based Wellness Centers (PDF) that are located in elementary, middle and high school settings.
Women, Infants and Children Program - better known as the WIC Program - serves to safeguard the health of income eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breast-feeding women, as well as children under age 5 with medical/nutritional risk factors by providing supplemental foods, nutrition counseling, and referrals to health care.
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A full range of women's health and family planning services are available. Obtain birth control counseling, supplies, or take a pregnancy test. You can also get testing and treatment for STDs. Please contact your nearest Health Center to ask questions, get clinic dates and times, and to schedule an appointment.
For additional information on the services we provide, please contact us at:
| E-mail: health@baltimorecountymd.gov | Bureau of Child, Adolescent & Reproductive Health - CARH
Drumcastle Government Center
6401 York Road, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21212 |
| Phone: 410-887-3422 |
| TTY Users call through Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258 |
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Revised January 18, 2008
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