Our Services
Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Services
Baltimore Washington Medical Center is the only acute care hospital in Anne Arundel County to offer a full range of intensive mental health services to give every patient the strength, knowledge, confidence, and hope to live a happy and productive life including:
- Dedicated psychiatric services within the Emergency Department
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Consultation/liaison services for medical units within the hospital at the request of the medical staff
- Case Management services specific to patients with co-occurring disorders
- Behavioral Health Support Group
- Bereavement Support Group
- Referrals to private-practice psychiatrists, therapists and other community support services
- Transportation assistance for PHP/IOP clients
Whatever our patient's needs and diagnoses may be, Baltimore Washington Medical Center's team of psychiatrists, social workers, registered nurses and occupational therapists provide them with treatment, skills and confidence needed to thrive at home and in the community.
The Sheppard Pratt Connection
The psychiatric services at Baltimore Washington Medical Center are managed by Sheppard Pratt Health System, a nationally known mental health center. Sheppard Pratt provides medical leadership for all psychiatric services and works to develop additional psychiatric programs at Baltimore Washington.
Contact Information:
For PHP / IOP referrals & tour of facility: 410-553-8070
For Inpatient services: 410-787-4627
For Emergency services: 410-787-4306
For Behavioral Health Support Group: 410-787-8096
For Bereavement Support Group: 410-787-4599
- Dedicated area to promote safe and reassuring environment
- Psychiatric evaluation services available 24/7
- Coordination of inpatient admissions
- Referrals to private-practice psychiatrists, therapists, PHP/IOP, substance abuse treatment programs, and other community support services
- Bereavement & Miscarriage support dedicated to the emergency department
- Medical clearance for inpatient admissions & treatment program requirements
Inpatient Acute Care Services:
- 14 bed locked facility for adults at least 18 years of age
- Short term stay program for stabilization of acute psychiatric emergencies
- Interdisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, & Clinical Specialists
- Treatment plans individualized for patient’s specific needs
- Individual & group psychoeducational services
- Family consultation & education services
- Referrals to private-practice psychiatrists, therapists and other community support services
Partial Hospitalization / Intensive Outpatient Programs:
- Structured therapeutic environment for adults at least 18 years of age
- Individual & group psychoeducational services
- Community reintegration
- Medication stabilization
- Family consultation & education services
- Interdisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, & Social Workers
- Treatment plans individualized for patient’s specific needs
- Referrals to private-practice psychiatrists, therapists and other community support services
- Transportation assistance available
Support Groups / Resources:
- Bereavement Support Group – meets every Thursday for 6 week session. Contact Darlene Goatley for more information @ 410-787-4599
- Behavioral Health Support Group – meets monthly every third Wednesday. For more information call 410-553-8096
- Anne Arundel County Warm Line 410-768-5522
- Anne Arundel County Substance Abuse Referral 410-222-0117
- Anne Arundel County Health Department
- Network of Care
