FY2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets

FY2025 Proposed Budget Organizational Budgets

Division of Health Services The Opioid Abatement fund accounts for proceeds related to the opioid settlement with the nation’s major pharmaceutical distributors. The purpose of the fund will be to support programs associated with the prevention, treatment and recovery of those with behavioral health issues, including the Crisis Stabilization Center. Detention Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program The substance use disorder services in the Detention Center include a substance use treatment program serving an average of 24 males and 10 females. Peer support services are also available to all participants, including those waiting to begin services and those who have completed. The programs are very structured, consisting of individual and group therapy and discharge/re-entry planning. Developmental Center The Frederick County Developmental Center (FCDC) is a multidisciplinary agency within the Division of Health Services of the Frederick County Government that provides specialized health and education related services that positively impact children, their families, and eligible adults in their daily lives. Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) is the lead agency for the Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program (FCITP). FCITP is a federally mandated, grant funded program through the State of Maryland as well as locally funded through the Frederick County Government. The program works collaboratively with Frederick County Public Schools, Maryland School for the Deaf and Frederick County Department of Social Services to support families. Efforts target helping families and caregivers meet the educational, social, emotional, and physical needs of young children with developmental needs.

The School-Based program provides Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) services to eligible children enrolled in Frederick County Public Schools. Both OT and PT are related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These services help children with an educational disability receive their education in the least restrictive environment. The Audiology program provides audiology services for uninsured and underinsured children for Frederick County Infants and Toddlers program, Frederick County Public Schools, and YMCA of Frederick County Head Start and for adults with developmental disabilities. The Dental Clinic provides pediatric dental services for patients 18 years of age and under. Services include emergency care, examinations, cleaning, x rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, uncomplicated extractions, and oral health education. The clinic provides treatment for children with Maryland Medical Assistance who do not have any dental coverage. For patients without insurance, fees are determined by proof of income and family size.

School Health Program The Frederick County Health Department School Health Program delivers health services in 70 public schools through a collaborative effort with the Frederick County Public School (FCPS) System. The program aims to prevent and identify student health-related problems and intervene to remediate these problems. This comprehensive School Health Program includes delivering health services and education that directly contribute to students' educational success and the health of families and the community.

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