Northwest Hospital opens $3.8 million behavioral health center

A 12,500-square-foot behavioral health center opened at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown Thursday.

The $3.8 million project is a build out of existing space in a hospital tower. Money for the project came from the hospital’s general fund, but hospital leaders hope to recoup some through a fundraising campaign, said Dorothy Hellman, director of design and construction for LifeBridge Health. Northwest is part of LifeBridge.

The new unit will add nine beds that are designated for behavioral health…