178 Overdoses, 60 Deaths in Baltimore County as of September 25, 2025

The Human Toll

On September 25, 2025, the Baltimore County Police White Marsh Precinct sign displayed 178 overdoses year-to-date, with 60 deaths. If this pace continues, the county could face 235–250 overdoses and up to 85 deaths by year’s end—figures we must work to prevent.

What About Baltimore City?

Baltimore City faces an even greater crisis. Between August 2024 and July 2025, the city recorded 563 overdose deaths, with fentanyl driving the majority. In 2023, that number topped 1,000 deaths. A mass overdose in July 2025 hospitalized 27 people in a single night. If trends persist, Baltimore City could surpass 700–900 overdoses and 150–200 deaths this year.

Why Awareness Matters

Addiction affects whole families and communities. Silence and stigma only deepen the crisis, while awareness and intervention save lives. Small actions—checking in with loved ones, recognizing warning signs, carrying naloxone—can change outcomes.

What We Do

As a psychiatric mental health clinic serving all Marylanders, we know firsthand that professional support can make the difference between despair and recovery. We work with individuals and families to address addiction, mental health challenges, and co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on compassionate care, reducing stigma, and empowering people to find healing.

If you or someone you love is struggling, I encourage you to reach out. Treatment and support are available, and recovery is possible.

Resources

Baltimore County

For immediate help in Baltimore County, call 410-88-REACH (73224). This hotline connects individuals and families to treatment, resources, and lifesaving support.

Baltimore City

In Baltimore City, you can call 988 for support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A Call to Act

Drug overdose is a public health emergency, but not an inevitable one. Together, through compassion, awareness, and connection to care, we can save lives—and prevent these numbers from climbing higher.