| John G. Kerr Refuge for the Insane | |
|---|---|
 Refuge for the Insane (Canton, China) in the 1890s | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Canton (Guangzhou), Guangdong province, China |
| Services | |
| Beds | 500 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1898 |
| Closed | 1937 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in China |
The John G. Kerr Refuge for the Insane was founded by the Presbyterian medical missionary, John Glasgow Kerr in Canton, China in 1898. The hospital was the first facility in China dedicated towards the treatment of mental illness, and was expanded up to 500 beds, operating until 1937.