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To the Citizens of Queen Anne's County

QAC Goes Purple in September

QAC Goes Purple is a is a substance abuse awareness program that that empowers our youth and our community to ‘Go Purple’ as a sign of taking a stand against substance abuse.
 
Starting Sept. 1 and continuing through the month, the community can display purple lights and wear purple gear to show support for the project.
 
Launched on the heels of a spate of overdoses across the county, QAC Goes Purple promotes awareness of the opioid epidemic. The project focuses on preventing the use of opioids through education and community support.
 
QAC Goes Purple is an initiative from the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff and Queen Anne’s County Drug-Free Coalition, in partnership with the Opioid Intervention Team/QAC Department of Health, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, Queen Anne’s County Commissioners and the Mid-Shore Community Foundation.

Queen Anne's County health officials and emergency personnel are encouraging all residents of Queen Anne's County to recognize the potential health hazards associated with the illicit use of opioids and other drugs of abuse. Citizens need to be aware of the deadly risks of using or misusing all sub​stances including prescribed medications.

In the event of a medical emergency, do not hesitate to contact 911.

Family Support Group

For families and friends of those struggling with opiate misuse. This is an open group which will be held every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 7:30 PM starting October 3, 2017. No registration requited. No cost. We will meet at the Nielsen Center located at 205 N. Liberty Street (across from the District Court) in Centreville, Maryland. For questions contact Kate Ryan, M.S., LCADC at 410-758-1306 ext. 4525 or send an e-mail to Kate.Ryan@maryland.gov

If you, a family member, friend, or co-worker needs help due to their substance use, please contact the Eastern Shore Crisis Hotline @ 1-888-407-8018. Please understand that asking for help is the first step in solving a drug abuse or addiction problem.


Queen Anne's County Department of Health

410-758-0720

Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services

410-758-4500

Queen Anne's County Drug Task Force

410-758-TIPS (8477)

Office of the Sheriff for Queen Anne's County

410-758-0770

Maryland State Police, Barrack 'S' Centreville

410-758-1101

Centreville Police Department

410-758-0080

Queen Anne's County State's Attorney's Office

410-758-2264

 

 

 
Queen Anne's County Department of Health