Calvert County Health Department
- Adult Evaluation Reviews (AERS)
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
- Developmental Disabilities Program
- Health Equity Program
- Health Insurance Programs
- Home and Community-Based Services
- Maternal and Child Health
- Medical Assistance Transportation Program
- Reproductive Health
- Reproductive Health Clinic Schedule
- Child Safety Seats
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness & Screening
- Diabetes and Prediabetes
- E-Cigarettes and Vaping
- Heart Health
- Injury Prevention
- Oral Cancer Prevention
- Poison Prevention
- Responsible Tobacco Retailer Program
- Skin Cancer Awareness
- Tobacco Cessation Program
- Stroke Awareness
- Tobacco Cessation for Pregnant Women
- Tobacco Use Prevention
Recovery Support Services
For information about Recovery Support Services contact:
| Megan Sarikaya, CPRS, RPS | |
| Recovery Support Supervisor | |
| 410-535-3079 x35 |
What is recovery?
Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
Recovery support services are non-clinical services that assist individuals and families to recover from mental illness, substance use and/or trauma. They include social support, linkage to and coordination among service providers within the community, and a full range of human services that facilitate recovery and wellness contributing to an improved quality of life
Peer Recovery Support Specialists are individuals who have common life experiences with the people they are serving. Individuals with mental and/or substance use disorders have a unique capacity to help each other based on a shared affiliation and a deep understanding of this experience. In self-help and mutual support, peer specialist offers their experience, strength and hope to other’s they are serving, which allows for personal growth, wellness promotion and recovery.
What does a peer support specialist do?
- Assists others in building their own self-directed recovery goals
- Find healthy alternatives to replace unhealthy activities
- Facilitate peer self-help and educational groups
- Use recovery-oriented tools to help their peers address challenges
- Empower others by helping them identify their strengths, supports, resources and skills
Southern Maryland Job Source is available by appointment on Fridays. Please contact Cheryl Thorne, Job Service Specialist, at 301-645-8712.
If you are interested in using the space for a recovery support groups or have any questions regarding our services, please contact:
Megan Sarikaya CPRS, RPS
Calvert County Behavioral Health
Recovery Support Supervisor
410-535-3079 x35
Email: mdh-dl-calchd-substanceabusecchd@maryland.gov
Calvert County Recovery Support Services is located at:
280 Stafford Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Check Out Calvert County Recovery Support Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/calvertrecoverysupport
