•Back-to-school immunizations are available at area health centers. Information: 410-222-4896 or visit http://www.aahealth.org/immunizations.
•Family planning services with free pregnancy tests, counseling, low-cost exams, lab tests and low-cost birth control supplies to women younger than 25. For an appointment: 410-222-7144.
•Free healthy pregnancy and baby care kits are available from the Anne Arundel Healthy Babies Coalition. The kits contain useful information for pregnant women, parents, grandparents and caregivers of children from newborn to 5 years old. Information: http://www.aahealthybabies.org. or call 410-222-7223. For information about car seats and a list of inspection locations, call Maryland Kids in Safety Seats: 800-370-7328. To take the online "Taking Care of a Baby" class, which includes information on safe sleeping and how to calm a crying baby, go to aahealthybabies.org.
•Free quit-smoking classes and kits for county residents 18 and older. Information: Learn to Live Line, 410-222-7979, or learntolivehealthy.org.
•Free confidential testing and counseling for HIV/AIDS. Call for an appointment: Annapolis, 410-222-7493; Glen Burnie, 410-222-6633; or Parole, 410-222-7248. Information: 410-222-7108.
•Substance abuse treatment services through Community Treatment Services. Information: 410-222-0117. Methadone and suboxone maintenance services through the Health Department's adult addictions clinic: 410-222-0100.
•Education and outreach programs for adolescents and parents. Topics for discussion include benefits of abstinence, responsible decision-making, pregnancy prevention and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Information: Healthy Teens and Young Adults, 410-222-4468.
•The REACH health care program offers low-cost doctor visits, checkups, prescription medicine, lab work and tests, radiology services and dental services to uninsured county residents. Information: 410-222-4531. The prescription discount program is available to county residents of any age and income. Information: http://www.scriptsave.com and log in using Group #586.
•Comprehensive medical coverage to income-eligible families, children and pregnant women through managed-care organizations through the Medical Assistance for Families/MCHP program. Applications: 410-222-4792.
•Maryland birth certificates. Information: http://www.aahealth.org or 410-222-4462.
•Behavioral health services for children ages five to 18 and their families. For mental health services and referrals: 410-222-6785. For substance abuse services: 410-222-6725 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
The WIC supplemental nutrition program provides free nutritious foods, education, breastfeeding support and resource referrals to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and children up to age 5. To qualify call 410-222-6797 or 410-222-0139 (Spanish).
•The county Health Department offers Lyme disease information and prevention tips are available at http://www.aahealth.org or by calling 410-222-7256. Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose because there may be no symptoms, or symptoms that may mimic other diseases. In 2010, Anne Arundel County had 114 cases, and in 2009, 194 cases.
•The Learn to Live program offers a free archive of more than 650 recipes low in saturated and trans fats and high in fiber. Many are suited for diabetic, meatless and low-sodium diets. Visit learntolivehealthy.org, click on "Healthy Recipes Search" under "Food And Fitness."
•Learn how to avoid heat-related illnesses with tips from the County Health Department at http://www.aahealth.org.
•The Learn to Live program offers Sun Smart kits to protect the skin year-round. The kit contains a guidebook with tips for selecting and applying sunscreen and information on skin cancer detection. To order a kit, call the Learn to Live Line at 410-222-7979 or visit http://www.learntolivehealthy.org.
•A free booklet, "Don't Let Us Get Hooked on Tobacco," is available to parents who want to dissuade children and teens from smoking. The booklet is sponsored by the Learn to Live program and can be ordered or downloaded online at http://www.learntolivehealthy.org. Information: 410-222-7979.
•The Prescription Discount Program is available to all county residents of any age and income. Information: 410-222-4531 or visit http://www.scriptsave.com and log in using Group #586.
