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Springfield Hospital Center's goal is to provide excellent treatment for the citizens of this State in need of Mental Health Services.

Individuals We Serve:

Springfield Hospital Center provides evaluation and treatment services to individuals who have serious mental illnesses and/or are referred by legal authority for evaluation and/or treatment.  These individuals reside in Baltimore City, Carroll County, Howard County and Montgomery County, and are 18 years of age or older.  Springfield Hospital Center also services individuals from the State of Maryland who are deaf and have mental illness.

Core Clinical Programs We Provide:

Acute Care - Crisis stabilization and short term treatment
Behavioral Management - Modification of disruptive behaviors
Deaf Psychiatric - Culturally competent programming for the deaf population
Psychiatric Rehabilitation - Functional skills development for independent community living
Psycho-Geriatrics - Specialized services for older adults

Clinical Services We Provide:

● 24 hour Medical Care
● 24 hour Psychiatric Care
● Activity Therapy
● Addiction Services
● Art Therapy
● Assisted Living
● Biofeedback and Behavior Modification
● Case Management
● Dance/Movement Therapy
● Family Education
● Forensic Evaluations
● Interpreter Services: Deaf Language
● Laboratory Services
● Music Therapy
● Nursing Services
● Nutrition Services
● Occupational Therapy
● Pastoral Counseling
● Peer Counseling
● Pharmacotherapy
● Physical Therapy
● Psychological Testing
● Psychotherapy
● Radiology
● Recreational Therapy
● Smoking Cessation
● Speech Therapy
● Trauma Recovery
● Vocational Adjustment Services

How Patients Begin Treatment:

Once admitted, patients receive an in-depth assessment by an interdisciplinary team.  An intensive treatment plan tailored to meet each patient's unique needs is developed by the treatment team in cooperation with the patient.  Mutual goals are agreed upon and efforts are then focused on assisting patients to meet their goals.

Facts About Springfield Hospital Center:

Springfield Hospital Center was established in 1896.  Currently, the hospital has 15 units for 355 inpatients and two Assisted Living units for 50 residents. Springfield is the largest public psychiatric facility in the State of Maryland.  The hospital maintains accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and the Health Care Financing Administration.  Springfield Hospital Center's major funding sources are the State of Maryland, insurance, and patient fees.

Springfield Hospital Center has a professional relationship with a variety of state, local, and community agencies that provide mental health services.  Some of the agencies include the Core Services Agencies, Outpatient Mental Health clinics, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs and residential housing programs.

Educational Programs With Colleges and Universities:

Springfield Hospital Center serves as an educational site for over 200 mental health professionals annually.  In agreements with colleges and universities nationwide, we proudly provide internships, education and training for counselors, dance therapists, dieticians, medical students, music therapists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatric residents, psychologists, recreational therapists, and social workers.

Copyright © 2007 State of Maryland, Springfield Hospital Center
Updated 01/17/2007