The Department of Health's division of environmental health is preparing to start annual wet season site evaluations and percolation tests. Applications for mound sewage disposal systems must be received by Feb. 1. All other applications must be received and scheduled by April 1. To apply for percolation tests, contact the Permit Application Center, 2664 Riva Road, or call 410-222-7193. Copies of the application and information are available on the Web site at aahealth.org. Or call 410-222-7193.

Baby care kitsFree pregnancy and baby care kits are available through the Department of Health and the Healthy Babies Coalition. To order the kits, go to aahealth.org/healthybabies.asp or call 1-800-817-8687.

Continuing servicesThe Anne Arundel County Department of Health offers:

•Adolescent health services, providing confidential, free or low-cost health education, pregnancy testing, birth control, exams, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, counseling, referrals and family planning services. Clinic services are available at North County Health Services (410-222-6625) and Parole Health Center (410-222-7247).

•Family planning services with free pregnancy tests, counseling, low-cost exams, lab tests and low-cost birth-control supplies to women younger than 25. Call 410-222-7144 for an appointment.

•WIC supplemental nutrition program provides free nutritious foods, nutrition education, breast-feeding support and resource referrals. To qualify, county residents must meet income guidelines. Call 410-222-6797 or 410-222-0139 (Spanish).

•HIV/AIDS services include free confidential testing and counseling. Call for an appointment: Annapolis, 410-222-7493; Glen Burnie, 410-222-6633; or Parole, 410-222-7248.

•Substance abuse treatment services are available through Community Treatment Services. Call 410-222-0117. Methadone and Suboxone maintenance services are available through the Department of Health's adult addictions clinic at 410-222-0100.

•Prescription discount program is available to all county residents. For more information or to apply, call 410-222-4531 and mention Group #586 or go to scriptsave.com and log in using Group#586.

•The Medical Assistance for Families/MCHP program offers comprehensive medical coverage to income-eligible families, children and pregnant women through managed-care organizations (MCOs). For an application call 410-222-4792.

•H1N1 and seasonal flu information is available by visiting the Web site for brochures, vaccine clinics and prevention tips at www.aahealth.org or call 410-222-7343.