As more than a dozen pharmacies remained closed after fires and looting in Baltimore, city health officials on Saturday urged people who can't get their medicines to call 311 for help. At least 13 pharmacies were still closed Saturday, said city Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen.  She went door to door Saturday, visiting residents in affected neighborhoods to spread the word.

The Baltimore City Health Department is leading efforts with the city’s 311 system to ensure prescription medicine is available to residents who are impacted by the current civil unrest. At least 10 retail pharmacies are closed, including two CVS locations that were burned, and eight Rite Aid locations that suffered fire and / or looting damage.

The Baltimore City Health Department is committed to ensuring that communities impacted by the recent tragic events in Baltimore have access to needed trauma counseling and mental health services. As part of the City’s response to these tragic events, BCHD is working with schools, churches and community organizations to provide mental health services to impacted communities. We are also providing this FAQ on Trauma and Mental Health for the public.