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Choices of Carroll County

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Address:
PO Box 374, Westminster, MD 21158-0374
Description:

Assists young adults learn the consequences of substance abuse in an effort to interrupt the destructive cycle of alcohol and chemical dependencies. This program consists of four 3-hour sessions for four consecutive Thursday evenings, and is under the professional direction of the Carroll County Sheriff's Department, the Westminster Police Department, and trained community volunteers. Students see the consequences of drug and alcohol choices, and hear how similar choices have impacted guest speakers who have witnessed alcohol and drug abuse. Site tours, educational presentations, videos, and homework assignments are also included. Meetings are from 6 to 9 pm. Parent-referred or court-ordered young adults. Targets young adults aged 18 to 23 with alcohol and/or drug problems.

"As The Partnership enters its 20th year of service to our community, I consider it an honor and privilege to work in Carroll County and with many of the truly amazing community members, organizations and agencies. My staff and I are committed to innovative and energized approaches to improve community health while building cohesivity among our many partners and residents."

- Dorothy L. Fox, Executive Director and CEO

The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County, Inc., an affiliate of Carroll Hospital and the Carroll County Health Department, is a private nonprofit organization working to improve health by connecting people, inspiring action, and strengthening community.

Our organization is the coordinating hub that connects agencies and individuals in pursuit of a healthier community. It is often said that collaboration by many is what makes our community like no other. The Partnership is proud to be part of this ongoing tradition of teamwork and collaboration.

As a non-profit organization we work to:

  • Promote healthy lifestyles,
  • Inspire leadership,
  • Track emerging health issues,
  • Influence policies that impact health,
  • Oversee community health assessments, and
  • Monitor health data to regularly “check the pulse” of our community.
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Dorothy L. Fox, Executive Director and CEO

"As The Partnership enters its 20th year of service to our community, I consider it an honor and privilege to work in Carroll County and with many of the truly amazing community members, organizations and agencies. My staff and I are committed to innovative and energized approaches to improve community health while building cohesivity among our many partners and residents." - Dorothy L. Fox, Executive Director and CEO