Adrienne Sanders

Adrienne Sanders is the Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Coordinator and the Overdose Response Program (ORP) Coordinator for the Carroll County Health Department. In this role, Adrienne chairs the Local OFR Team, a multidisciplinary team who reviews cases of substance involved death in the county. As the ORP coordinator, she oversees Naloxone (Narcan®) training and distribution. She co-chairs the Suicide Prevention Coalition and is a member of the Opioid Prevention Coalition. Previously, Adrienne coordinated a pilot program serving people who use drugs and/or struggle with mental health who are experiencing homelessness and has worked with survivors of sexual assault. 

The Carroll County Health Department (CCHD) serves as a local agent under the Maryland Department of Health. CCHD is responsible for providing a variety of services to the local community under the Bureaus of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery, Environmental, Nursing and Administration. As a local Health Department, CCHD’s mission is to protect and improve the health of all county residents by monitoring trends, collaborating with local partners, and offering services. CCHD implements a “no wrong door” approach to ensure connections to services are made no matter where they are sought. CCHD enjoys many partnerships across the county, in public safety, community mental health, local schools and the hospital.