Sheppard Pratt Health System
6501 N. Charles Street
PO Box 6815
Baltimore, Maryland 21285

800: 1-800-627-0330
TTY: 410-938-3075
FAX: 410-938-4532

How do I get to Sheppard Pratt?

To the main campus of Sheppard Pratt, in Towson: take Baltimore Beltway (I-695) to Exit 25-Charles Street. Proceed South on Charles Street for approximately 2 miles. Just past GBMC entrance, you will see a sign designating a left turn into Sheppard Pratt.

For directions to outpatient sites and other programs throughout Maryland, see the LOCATIONS section of this web site. Directions and a map are on the page that describes each program.

What kind of hospital is Sheppard Pratt?

Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital is a psychiatric hospital.

1) If a referral was made by Sheppard Pratt, the patient's medical records will automatically be sent to the new clinician. To inquire call 410-938-4233.

2) If a clinician is requesting medical records and no referral has been made by Sheppard Pratt, the patient must send a written request to:

Sheppard Pratt Health System Medical Records
PO Box 6815
6501 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21285
or fax a release of information with all pertinent information and patient's signature to 410-938-4232.

If the treatment at Sheppard Pratt was related to chemical dependency a federal disclosure must be signed by the patient as well. The form can be obtained by calling the Medical Records department at 410-938-4233.

3) If a patient or patient's family member wishes to obtain a patient's medical records, a confidential consent release must be completed and returned to Sheppard Pratt Medical Records Department. The form can be obtained by calling 410-938-4230. There is a processing fee for obtaining medical records. If the patient is currently in treatment, the attending clinician must give verbal permission for the release to the medical records department.

The following self help groups meet on Sheppard Pratt's Towson Campus:

For information on meeting times/locations call the Marketing Office at 410-938-3157.

Some Sheppard Pratt clinicians provide therapeutic group counseling. For information contact the outpatient clinic in your area to inquire. and referral See the LOCATIONS section of this web site for a listing.

Do you have a Lecture Series?

The Alcohol/Addiction Education Program
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
The Leuktemeyer Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt
For more information call: 410-938-3120

Wednesdays at Sheppard Pratt for Medical Professionals
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Leuktemeyer Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt
For more information call: 410-938-4593

The Sheppard Pratt Speakers Bureau provides speakers on behavioral health topics to community groups of 20 or more. For more information call: 410-938-3157.

To identify a therapist in the Sheppard Pratt Health System, call the Sheppard Pratt outpatient counseling center in your area. Outpatient centers are listed by county in the LOCATIONS section of this web site.

Or call Therapy Referral Service at 410-938-5000 or toll free 888-938-4207.

For a patient currently in treatment - The clinician may call Sheppard Pratt Admissions at 410-938-3800 to arrange to have the patient admitted.

For a patient not currently in treatment - The patient must be assessed at any of Sheppard Pratt's outpatient counseling centers, which are listed on the LOCATIONS page of this web site, to determine the most appropriate level of care. If it is determined that hospitalization is necessary, that clinician will contact admissions to make arrangements. Depending on availability of appointments, an Urgent Assessment can be arranged by the Admissions office. Contact the admissions office at 410-938-3800 to inquire.

For a patient who is unwilling or unable to undergo an assessment - To determine whether there is a need for admission to the hospital, involuntarily evaluation and commitment to treatment can be employed if certain criteria are met, including the presence of imminent danger to one's self or others.

For a complete description of law governing involuntary commitment in Maryland see Maryland Statute.

Click here for the Patient Rights.

See the Employment Section of this Web Site for current job openings or call the Sheppard Pratt Job Line at 410-938-3321

Yes. Sheppard Pratt has a wide range of opportunities for volunteers that includes working with patients in a variety of settings as well as positions in administrative support areas. Supervised, unpaid student internships are available as well. For a complete description of the volunteer and internship programs see Volunteer Opportunities in the EMPLOYMENT section of this web site or call the Volunteer Office at 410-938-4850.

The answers to this question are contained in our Notice of Privacy Practice. Click here to read our Notice of Privacy Practice (Adobe required: Download Acrobat Reader)

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