We want you to Stay In The Know when it comes to substance use and misuse. Whether you, a friend, a family member or child have been faced with a decision about substance use or misuse; it’s important to be informed. We’re dedicated to giving you the facts, tips, and resources needed so you can make smart decisions about substance use. We focus on Tobacco, Alcohol, Opioids and other substances bec
ause the misuse of these can cause damage to overall wellness and well-being. This campaign is brought to you by the Frederick County Health Department, Behavioral Services Division. The Frederick County Behavioral Health Services offers a variety of vital health services that promotes health, prevents disease and protects our Community. We protect the health and well-being of all Frederick County residents. To learn more, please visit www.frederickcountymd.gov/BHS
Our social media platforms are monitored from Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm EST. We will respond to your questions, comments, and concerns as quickly as possible. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about “Stay In the Know” campaign. For assistance with substance abuse concerns, please call 211 for local resources. If you want to stop using tobacco, free help is available. Contact the Frederick County Health Department at 301.600.1755 Mon-Friday 8:30am-5pm or Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. Please visit www.stayintheknow.org for additional information and resources. General Commenting Guidelines:
All content posted to “Stay In the Know” social media platforms is reviewed. If posts contain offensive, hateful or obscene content, they will be hidden, deleted and/or the user will be banned. These posts include:
o Defamatory posts won’t be acknowledged, nor will any posts that: contain explicit language, sexist and/or racist content:
o Contain, suggest, endorse or encourage illegal activity
o Contain soliciting and advertising
o Contain personal information (email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses)
o Contain spam or posting the same content repeatedly
o Contain endorsement of political parties, candidate or groups
o Infringe on copyrights
Users who do not follow the guidelines of our social media websites will be reported to the community managers of that platform. Visitors who interact with “Stay In the Know” campaign social media platforms agree to adhere to that social media site’s terms and rules. Linking and Disclaimer Endorsement:
The views expressed within posted content do not necessarily reflect those of the Frederick County Health Department. The appearance of external links on this site does not constitute endorsement, nor do we endorse the views, products and services they may offer. When you select a link to an outside site, you are leaving this page and are subject to the privacy and security policies of that site. Any handles that this page follows does not constitute endorsement, nor do we endorse the views, products and services they may offer. Copyright:
By posting content to any Frederick County Health Department social media page, individuals grant the Frederick County Health Department irrevocable rights to reproduce, distribute, publish and display such content and use such content for any purpose. Privacy:
The Frederick County Health Department does not gather personal information about you from this site. Please consider carefully what you choose post about yourself. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your posted content. The Frederick County Health Department will not share or sell any personal information obtained from users with any other organization or agency except as required by law.
