Dorchester County Health Department
Contact Information
3 Cedar Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
Telephone: (410)376-0024
TTY: (410)376-0024
FAX: (410)901-8197
E-mail:
Web Address: dorchesterhealth.org
Services Offered:
Resource Coordination
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Head Injury, intellectual disability, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Speech/Language Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Other Neurological Impairment.
Ages Served: All
Home Region of DDA: Eastern
Counties Served: Dorchester
Year Established: N/A
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services
An individual (or other interested party), may either walk in to the local Health Department OR call in advance to schedule an appointment with a coordinator to discuss service requests.
To apply for Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) funded services, an individual will need to complete a DDA Application for Services form, and a Critical Needs Recommendation form. They will also need to submit with their application some documentation of their disability. These forms may be obtained on-line or in person from any Resource Coordinator.
News Updates
- Memo - DDA Deputy Director Appointed
- Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) Frequently Asked Questions

- Services of Short Duration

- Emergency Preparedness Checklist and Helpful Links
- Absence Day Policy - FAQ
- Request for Service Change
- LISS Funds are still available, please see the Services tab for further details

