Go! Garrett County
Create an account to earn prizes while learning about healthy habits and help out local businesses at the same time! GoGarrettCounty.com is a county-wide initiative designed to highlight local resources and connect our community.
To earn prize points, watch videos and explore articles about things in your community that could help you or someone you know. You can earn even more points by referring friends and taking short surveys to help us create better programs and services and improve those that are already underway.
Save or spend your prize points in our handy shopping area (located in the top right corner) on great rewards that help promote healthy and active lifestyles while supporting our community.
Register for a free account, and start getting rewarded for your healthy lifestyle journey!
Healthy Habits
Explore our archive to learn new habits, see what your neighbors are reading, and earn rewards!
https://youtu.be/78JBQiMnnrM We want to know how you enjoy time outdoors! Submit your video! This is your chance to inspire, make someone laugh, or encourage others to go outside. It can…
https://youtu.be/eLU8WNdBoz8 There are so many benefits to getting outside in the winter! A winter hike provides me with a chance to clear my mind while getting in some low impact…
https://youtu.be/6pq4G8K8Hbc What does it mean to be a member of the largest service organization in the world? In Garrett County, as a member of the Deep Creek Lions Club, it…
https://youtu.be/eFHVwYEuZQQ PART 1 https://youtu.be/yKBCFIInHqs Part 2 Mountain Haven Wellness and Recovery Center is operated through the Office of Consumer Advocates. Mountain Haven is located in Oakland Maryland for individuals that…
https://youtu.be/nBFrwVF0f-M This is a 6 minute video on soft belly breathing from the Center for Mind Body Medicine, delivered by Karen DeVore. This video gives the viewer some simple skills…
One afternoon I sat down with Pat and Stephanie from the Vagabond to look at their menu. We called Lisa McCoy, a registered dietician who works for the University of…
Lifting up others is what Go Garrett County is all about! A community that cultivates care is a healthier one. Research tells us that working to enhance the lives of others…
GRMC provides services to empower patients with the information they need to better manage their health. They offer comprehensive education programs for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. They…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57GnzoLzR7w In an age where we turn to the internet for everything, it's a refreshing change to be greeted with helpful staff who enjoy being information seekers! Our library is…
https://youtu.be/spZtiMNfZ4g Learn mindfulness techniques that bring peace and help us manage our fears, feelings, and stressors. Increase self-compassion and decrease stress to promote wellness in many areas of life. A…
https://youtu.be/xVvhSOmyus8 Here's another opportunity to ask questions about vital services in our county. Plans are being written now for next year, so please let the Behavioral Health Authority know about…
If you are wanting to maintain or improve your health, one of the best things you can do is create a habit of consistently healthy eating. Healthy eating doesn't have…
This is a stop you don't want to miss as you drive up Alder Street in the charming downtown of Oakland, Maryland. Based on the owners Pat and Michelle Hundnall's…
You can do awesome workouts with Jen using TRX at her studio or working with her over Zoom. To learn more about TRX visit the official TRX website, it says,…
https://youtu.be/-u70MT8aXjs Click here to learn more about the FREE Quit Now Tobacco Cessation Program. Social Media Graphic:
Need some help with your diet? Registered dietitian, Amy Ritchie provides one-on-one diet consultations to help treat and prevent disease through diet and lifestyle changes. A referral from a healthcare…
The Tiny Corner Bike Shop was established in 2020 with the hope of supporting cyclists in the greater Oakland, Maryland area. Basically, we're a small town bike shop for an…
Calling all NHS and SHS students! Now’s the time to jump on the Play Hard Live Clean website to start earning points towards prizes and scholarships. You get points just for…
REFIT is a dance cardio exercise low-high intensity cardio workout. REV&flow is a high impact low-intensity workout that focuses on balance, strength, and flexibility. REFIT & REV&flow by REFIT is…
FIT WITH JEN Studios is a group exercise and personal training studio! Jen has been in the fitness industry for 30 years and practicing in Garrett County for 20. Before…
Turns out a lot of us are these days, so if you are, rest assured you are not alone. Locally the Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup https://mygarrettcounty.com/groups/increase-adolescent-well-child-checks/ administered a survey…
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy @ Mindful Roots https://youtu.be/EFMASTa_FAA Sabrina Tasker, LCSW-C, LICSW, CTT, CFTP Owner/Therapist MINDFUL ROOTS, LLC
Care Plans Help Both Older Adults and Caregivers Are you a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or another chronic health condition? Caregivers are often family members or friends…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvzL6C23ppc&feature=youtu.be Join us to be a part of the conversation shaping the youth of Garrett County! https://mygarrettcounty.com/groups/increase-adolescent-well-child-checks/
Details Details Details...describe the goal with your best creative writing talent How bad do you want this? List the WHY, what's your greatest motivator? How are you going to feel…
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Learn about the Mountain Laurel Medical Center Diabetes Self Management Education Program and earn bonus prize points! https://youtu.be/4hm8TWP9uBE