Helping Our Communities Kick Addiction
Addiction isn’t easy – that's why we provide a range of systems, services and resources to help address every aspect of the disease. Below, explore our various options for addiction support.
SBIRT Program (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral)
Peer recovery coaches in our emergency departments connect substance use disorder (SUD) patients with treatment and community resources.
To learn more for Sinai, Grace and Northwest hospitals, contact:
Nicole Wagner, Manager, SBIRT-ED, OB/OSOP
nwagner2@lifebridgehealth.org
To learn more for Carroll Hospital, contact:
Cheryl Gosaguio, Manager, Community Care Services
410-871-6447
cgosaguio@lifebridgehealth.org
Buprenorphine induction at Sinai Hospital Emergency Department
The Sinai Hospital emergency department will initiate buprenorphine induction for patients with SUD.
To learn more, contact:
Nicole Wagner, Manager, SBIRT-ED, OB/OSOP
nwagner2@lifebridgehealth.org
Greater Baltimore Regional Integrated Crisis System
Available through Sinai, Northwest and Carroll Hospitals, the Greater Baltimore Regional Integrated Crisis System (GBRICS) provides an alternative to the ED for individuals in crisis. The system includes a call line and will increase mobile crisis services and access to same-day or next-day appointments.
To learn more, contact:
Sharon McClernan, Vice President, LifeBridge Health Population Health
smcclernan@lifebridgehealth.org
New Hope Addiction and Recovery Services
SUD patients at the Grace Medical Center Emergency Department who are ready to get clean may be referred to the New Hope Treatment Center. New Hope provides individuals with counseling and helps with employment.
To learn more, contact:
New Hope Treatment Center
410-945-7706
Sinai Hospital Addictions Recovery Program (SHARP)
Patients with opioid use disorders (OUD) who are seeking treating including medications for OUD (methadone and burprenophine) may be referred to Sinai Hospital Addictions Recovery Program (SHARP). To learn more, contact Sinai Hospital Addictions Recovery Program (SHARP)
To learn more, contact:
410-601-5355
Prescription Drug Take-Back
Prescription drug take-back drop boxes are stationed at Sinai and Northwest Outpatient Pharmacies, as well as Carroll Hospital, for individuals to responsibly dispose of medication and prevent possible abuse.
To learn more, contact:
David Baker
Executive Director, LifeBridge Health Population Health
410-469-5170, dbaker@lifebridgehealth.org