Medication Safety Starts with You
Contact the Garrett County Health Department at 301-334-7730 for more information.
If you are experiencing a crisis, please contact the Maryland Crisis Hotline available 24 hours/7 days a week. Call 211, press 1.
Medication Safety Starts with You
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Drop Box Locations
The Garrett County Health Department offers 3 locations within the county to safely dispose of unused or unwanted medications.
FREE Deterra Pouch Requests
Medication Safety Starts with You
The Garrett County Health Deparment offers free Deterra pouches to dispose of unused or unwanted medications at home safely. These
pouches are easy to use, enviormentally friendly, and help protect your household and community.
How to Get Your Free Pouches:
Pick up in person: Visit Room 206 on the top level of the Garrett County Health Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Can’t pick up in person? Email Program Coordinator Shannon Sexton at Shannon.Sexton@maryland.gov to make alternate arrangements.
Proper Disposal of Medications:
You need to dispose of any unused or expired prescription medicine as soon as possible. Timely disposal of prescription medicine can reduce the risk of others taking the medication accidentally or misusing the medication intentionally.