Who we are
Our Community Outreach And Support Team (COAST) is a partnership between the Frederick County Division of Fire & Rescue Services (DFRS) and the Frederick County Health Department. The program links individuals experiencing a substance use disorder, or addiction, to available treatment and recovery resources within the community. The staff meet people where they are with compassionate and non-judgmental person-centered care. Although encouraged, abstinence is not required and referrals to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) providers and other harm reduction resources can be made. Mason-Dixon Mobile Medicine was recenlty awarded a contract to assist the DFRS Mobile Community Health (MCH) program to bring affirming and compassionate health care directly to those who need it, including MAT, wound care, and primary care.
About our Team
Our team consists of a community paramedic, a peer recovery specialist, and a healthcare provider. This powerful fusion of medical expertise and compassionate care ensures prompt attention to immediate medical needs and also delivers invaluable emotional support and guidance to individuals on their journey to recovery.
Community Paramedics are highly trained and specialized employees of the Frederick County Division of Fire & Rescue Services who focus on providing proactive and preventive health services within the community, extending beyond traditional emergency response duties.
Peer Recovery Specialists are individuals employed by the Frederick County Health Department with personal experience in overcoming addiction who provide empathetic support, encouragement, and guidance to others in recovery, fostering a connection based on shared experiences.
Health Care Providers are specificlaly trained in situations related to recovery and are available to provide affirming and compassionate recovery treatment and primary care services, focusing on your overall health and well-being. Judgement-free.
