Baltimore To Open ‘ER For Addiction’ With State Funding

The city of Baltimore, Maryland announced on Wednesday its plans to open a new stabilization center for people battling with addiction disorder and other mental health disorders. The center will be located in an available space at the Hebrew Orphan Asylum in the city, while a pilot center will open in the nearby Tuerk House.

The city has cited a need for individuals with addiction and mental disorders to have immediate access to care, similar to that of an emergency room—it is anticipated that this center will help to meet that need. Like a typical emergency room, the new . . .