Montgomery County DHHS Director's Office

Official Twitter account for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Director's Office. Not monitored 24/7, but we try to be responsive.

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

--LIVE TONIGHT @ 6:30 pm--

Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center, in partnership with Montgomery County’s DHHS, will host a town hall to hear ideas from residents on how Maryland can address the opioid crisis.

TO WATCH LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/m4qaK1FXp8

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

Halloween is tonight. @MCDOTNow is urging drivers and pedestrians to use extra caution when traveling during evening hours.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/Spmn8Ss6US

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

Open enrollment is around the corner. Starting November 1st, you can enroll or renew your health coverage to start January 1, 2024. Visit https://t.co/qec1n7qd5F to enroll or find help near you. #GetCoveredMD @MarylandConnect

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. See below for a list of disposal locations, as well as year round disposal locations.

@MontCoExec @EarlStoddard @mcmdcao @MoCoCouncilMD

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

An exciting morning @ the Summit on Aging! Thx you @MontCoExec & @albornoz_gabe for remarks. Thx to @MarylandAging Secretary Carmel Roques for an inspiring keynote speech. A reminder you can still participate virtually in this afternoon's activities ⬇️

https://t.co/k5J1Kn7Z5R

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

And we are off at the Third Summit on Aging in Silver Spring. @MCDHHSDirector kicking off today's event.

You can view the Summit live ➡️ https://t.co/yix18EvQn6

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

The 3rd Summit on Aging will take place on Thursday. The event is an opportunity to help envision the County as a "Community for a Lifetime." While in-person reservations have filled the event, interested residents can participate virtually.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/zPSpoey9HT

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

--SAVE THE DATE--

[Montgomery County, MD - County Exec Marc Elrich @MontCoExec]

Deeply grateful to @MoCoDHHS, 60+ agencies and sponsors like the State of MD, @GburgMD and many more for a successful Homeless Resource Day, a 1-day, 1-stop opportunity for individuals experiencing homelessness to access services building on Nadim A. Khan's legacy.

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

🎙️🤝Join @BeforeIts2Late and @MoCoDHHS for the Community Overdose Action Town Hall on Nov. 2, 6 p.m. Share ideas on addressing the opioid crisis with state & county officials. Get on-the-spot training on Naloxone use & hear about local impact. More info: https://t.co/tnyc8Qw5ai

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

Have a question or concern about your sexual health? Need an MPOX vaccine? HIV or STI test? Our RN is available to meet and confidentiality talk to you at our newly opened Germantown Clinic – call 240-777-1609 to make your appointment.

[Healthy Montgomery @Healthy_MoCo]

The Mobile Health Clinic team enjoyed a sunny day in Silver Spring, providing health screenings and health promotion at the Health and Wellness Fair 2023 Friday October 13th hosted by @InNowOrg

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

Coming up in two weeks...National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. For locations of disposal sites, see the flier below ⬇️

@MoCoCouncilMD @MontCoExec @mcmdcao

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

👨‍👩‍👧 Ever thought about becoming a Foster Parent? Join our monthly virtual info meeting on Oct 16 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about foster care and how you can make a difference in a child's life. 🏠💕 Curious? https://t.co/qlUuEHkToc

[Healthy Montgomery @Healthy_MoCo]

Check out @MCDHHSDirector and @kishadavismd on last night's webinar hosted by @MontMedicine as they highlighted the different service areas of @MoCoDHHS

https://t.co/wwHwlaIB5A

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

@MCDHHSDirector & @kishadavismd speaking to @MontMedicine about the work that DHHS does and how it can partner with MoCo's physicians. Thank you for your partnership!

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

--HAPPENING NOW--

@MCDHHSDirector speaking at the annual review of HHS Boards, Committees & Commissions.

To watch live ➡️ https://t.co/0UxUEGcAhy

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

This World Mental Health Day, let us raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts together to support the mental health of all.

#MentalHealth

@CM_Sayles @MontCoExec

[Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe @MarilynBalcombe]

Thank you to the brave mothers who shared their stories of how they tragically lost their boys to violence. We walked for you today, although we know that’s not enough. For starters we need more youth engagement in Germantown. @MoCoDHHS

[Montgomery County DHHS @MoCoDHHS]

Low cost STI screening & treatment will be available at Upcounty Sexual Health & Wellness Center beginning Monday, October 9.

To learn more about services available & hours of operation ➡️ https://t.co/JFM2mHrePR

@MoCoCouncilMD @MoCoExec