Frederick County

Frederick County, Maryland
This page from the Maryland State Archives provides an overview of county history and information on census, geography, government, organizational structure, and budget. There are also links to county government Web sites.

Frederick County Government
This site provides information on county government, educational facilities, business, and community information. The Community News section offers information on community organizations and their local activities, such as parenting courses, breast cancer screenings, and smoking cessation programs. The County Government section provides a listing of frequently used phone numbers.

Frederick County Health Department
This site provides general overview of programs and services along with contact information.

Hospitals Located in Frederick County
List of hospitals including web site links. Check neighboring counties for other hospitals near you.

Frederick County Resources for Children
This page from the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics provides links to resources in Frederick County, including government, education, family services, social services, hospitals, and others.

The Frederick County Mental Health Association
The Mental Health Association is diligent in its efforts to promote the importance of good mental health, to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and to serve as advocates for mental health issues in Frederick County. Their Web site provides program descriptions, a calendar of events, contact information, and hotline listings, as well as information on their child care resources, counseling services, and prevention programs.

Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration Treatment Resource Directory
This is a directory of treatment programs that can be searched by county.

Frederick County Department of Social Services
This site provides extensive contact information, links to descriptions of their programs and services (which include adult protective services, child care, child support, HIV services, home aides, mental health case management, and others), electronic archives of their newsletter The Community Link, volunteer opportunities, and more.