Sheppard Pratt is the nation's largest private, nonprofit provider of behavioral health services. Founded in 1853, it operates over 160 programs across 16 Maryland counties, serving more than 80,000 people annually. The organisation has been consistently ranked as a top psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.
The organisation delivers a comprehensive range of services spanning inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centres, outpatient mental health clinics, special education schools, and community-based support services. This layered approach allows it to address mental health needs across the full spectrum of care settings, from acute inpatient treatment to long-term community support.
Sheppard Pratt Research Institute conducts clinical trials and develops therapeutic approaches for conditions including depression, anxiety, and psychosis. This research capability distinguishes the organisation as both a provider of care and a driver of innovation in treatment development, allowing it to integrate evidence-based advances into its clinical practice across all service lines.
