The Charles County Department of Health

What The Charles County Department of Health does

The Charles County Department of Health is a county government public health agency serving all residents of Charles County, Maryland, operating under Charles County Government and the Maryland Department of Health. Headquartered at 4545 Crain Highway in White Plains, the department delivers a comprehensive suite of public health services including immunizations, maternal and child health (WIC, Babies Born Healthy, Doula Services), behavioral health and substance use treatment, chronic disease self-management (diabetes, hypertension, obesity), environmental health permitting (food safety, well/septic systems, radon), vital records, emergency preparedness, and infectious disease control.

The department is statutorily designated as the Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) for Charles County, giving it exclusive responsibility for planning, managing, and monitoring mental health and substance use services through the Maryland Public Behavioral Health System. It serves as the county's single public health agency, distributing services through its main office, community flu clinics, the School-Based Health Center at Indian Head Elementary, mobile outreach, and digital channels including virtual Narcan training and the Health Alert Network email system for providers.

Funding flows from county and state appropriations, federal public health grants, and a limited fee-for-service stream (birth and death certificates, environmental health permits, food establishment applications). Most direct services to residents are provided free of charge. The department is led by Health Officer Dianna E. Abney, M.D., and operates as a public government entity with no commercial ownership, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

The Charles County Department of Health

Legal name

Charles County Department of Health

Website

https://charlescountyhealth.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Charles County Department of Health is a Maryland county government public health agency serving all Charles County residents with immunizations, behavioral health (as LBHA), WIC, chronic disease programs, environmental health permitting, vital records, and emergency preparedness services.

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Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

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Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Maternal, Child & Family Health Departments (HLAJAAAK), Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Departments (HLAJAAAN)

Keywords

• Public health services
• County health department
• Behavioral health authority
• Maternal child health
• Environmental health permitting

Headquarters

HQ city

White Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded through Charles County government budget allocations and Maryland Department of Health state funding for public health programs and services.
2. Fee-for-Service Programs: Certain programs generate revenue through service fees, including birth and death certificates, environmental health permits, and food establishment applications.

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Distribution channels5 records

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Core offering

The Charles County Department of Health is a county government public health agency that delivers a comprehensive range of direct health services and community health programs to Charles County, Maryland residents. Its core offerings include behavioral health and substance use treatment (via the Local Behavioral Health Authority), immunizations, WIC nutrition assistance, maternal and child health programs, chronic disease prevention, environmental health permitting, vital records issuance, and emergency preparedness coordination.

Product overview

The Charles County Department of Health provides a comprehensive range of public health services as a county government health agency. The organization operates as a unified service delivery model offering direct healthcare programs and community health services, including behavioral health and substance use treatment through its Local Behavioral Health Authority, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, obesity), immunizations, environmental health permitting, maternal and child health programs (WIC, Babies Born Healthy), school-based health services, and emergency preparedness. Key programs include the Naloxone/Overdose Response Program, Health Alert Network for providers, and various health education initiatives. The agency also provides vital records services, medical transportation, and infectious disease control including COVID-19 response.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Charles County Health for All Coalition: Coalition focused on disability inclusion and equal access to community health programs and resources.
• Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA)

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Services Comprehensive mental health, substance use, and addiction services including Mental Health Services, Suicide Prevention, Smoking Cessation, E-Cigarettes/Vaping, and Substance Use Services for Charles County residents.
• Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA)
• Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
• Babies Born Healthy Program
• Immunization Services
• Environmental Health Services
• Birth and Death Certificate Services
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs
• School Based Health Center (SBHC)
• Naloxone and Overdose Response Program
• Family Planning Services
• HIV Services and PrEP
• Dental Health Services
• Medical Transportation (NEMT)
• Emergency Preparedness
• Cancer Screening and Prevention
• Building Healthy Families Program
• Food Safety Applications and Permits
• Health Alert Network
• COVID-19 Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Diabetes Prevention Program participants who lost 5-7% of body weight and added 150 minutes of exercise per week cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 58% (71% for people over 60 years old)

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charles County Health for All CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Coalition established by the department in 2020 to promote equal access to community programs for residents with disabilities, focusing on physical activity and nutrition.
• Charles County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe health department operates as a department of Charles County government, coordinating with county agencies on public health initiatives, emergency preparedness, and community health programs.
• Charles County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for school health services including the School-Based Health Center (SBHC) program, school health screenings, and health education programs for students.
• Maryland Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health department oversight and funding partner. Coordinates disease surveillance, public health emergencies, behavioral health services (as LBHA), and state-mandated health programs.
• University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional medical center partnership for healthcare coordination, referral services, and diabetes education resources as referenced on the diabetes services page.
• The College of Southern MarylandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership for community health education, internships, and workforce development programs.
• 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelinecoreOthersPartnership for suicide prevention services, connecting residents to the national 988 crisis line for immediate mental health support.
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partnership providing treatment locator resources and behavioral health support information for substance use and mental health services.
• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal health agency providing guidance on prediabetes risk testing, diabetes prevention programs, and CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program framework.
• CDC - Health Alert NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational health alert network distributing CDC health advisories to county health professionals including Human Parechovirus alerts and other outbreak notifications.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services: A nearby Maryland county health and human services agency that operates as the Local Behavioral Health Authority, provides immunizations, WIC, environmental health, and chronic disease programs. Functions as a larger-scale analog to Charles County's department with the same mandate.
• Baltimore County Department of Health: Another Maryland county health department providing nearly identical public health services under Maryland Department of Health oversight, including LBHA-equivalent functions, immunizations, environmental health, and chronic disease prevention.
• Anne Arundel County Department of Health: A mid-size Maryland county health department responsible for clinical services, environmental health, behavioral health, and emergency preparedness under the same state framework. Directly comparable in scope and operating model.
• Frederick County Health Department: A Maryland county health department providing parallel public health services including LBHA coordination, WIC, immunizations, environmental health, and chronic disease prevention under the same state framework.
• Prince George's County Health Department: A neighboring Maryland county health department offering the same constellation of clinical, behavioral, environmental, and maternal/child health services under the same state regulatory framework. Directly comparable by jurisdiction type, service portfolio, and funding model.
• Howard County Health Department: A Maryland county health department with a comparable mix of clinical, behavioral, environmental, and maternal/child health services, governed by the same state regulations and child of Maryland Department of Health funding.

Broad incumbents

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The federal agency that provides the National Diabetes Prevention Program framework, Health Alert Network, disease surveillance guidance, and outbreak notifications used by Charles County. Operates a different scale and scope but is the upstream policy and funding authority for many county programs.
• Maryland Department of Health: The state-level public health authority that oversees, funds, and sets policy for Charles County Department of Health. Operates the same broad service categories but at state scale, including Medicaid, statewide disease surveillance, and the Public Behavioral Health System.

Regional players

• Fairfax County Health Department: A large Virginia county health department with a comparable mandate and service portfolio (clinical, environmental, behavioral, maternal/child). Operates under a different state system but exemplifies the same county-level public health operating model; not a direct competitor but a structural analog.

Others

• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): The national membership association representing local health departments. Not a direct operator but a peer organization that Charles County engages with for accreditation, best-practice sharing, and federal advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCDH_Maryland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CCGTVCommissioners
• Facebookfacebook.com/CharlesCountyHealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccdh_maryland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charles-county-department-of-health

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