Mental health
Your mental well-being matters. Help is here.
Experiencing a mental health challenge can be confusing and frightening. You or someone you care about may be suffering and need help. But you may not know where to turn.
Get connected to phone, in-person, or online help now.
Choose the best way to get the care you need, right here in Delaware. All services are free, and any referrals are available to you, whether you have insurance or not.
Get help now:
Choose the best way to get the care you need, right here in Delaware. All services are free, and any referrals are available to you, whether you have insurance or not.
By phone
Delaware Hope Line
Free 24/7 counseling, coaching, and support, as well as links to mental health, addiction, and crisis services.
Crisis Intervention Service
Free 24/7 crisis counseling by phone, or when needed by mobile response, to address urgent and emergent behavioral health needs.
- Northern DE:800-652-2929
- Southern DE:800-345-6785
Youth Crisis Support
Crisis intervention services for children under 18 are available 24/7. Parents and caregivers are connected to a trained crisis clinician to develop a plan to address concerns and identify resources.
- Support line:800-969-4357
- Text line:Text DE to 741-741
Prevention Helpline
Reach out to the Delaware Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services’ Prevention Helpline to learn about FREE prevention services. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Online
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Find Delaware-specific, state-vetted treatment providers near you ready to accept patients, whether you have insurance or not.
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Search for and compare treatment facilities near you from a multi-state database, using trustworthy information on treatment quality.
Search nowIn person
The four Bridge Clinics across the state offer more immediate access to services for substance use and mental health needs, and include the following services.
New Castle County DSAMH Central Office
14 Central Ave.,
New Castle, DE 1972024/7
302-255-1650New Castle County Hope Center
365 Airport Rd.,
New Castle, DE 19720M-F, 8:30 a.m to 9:30 p.m.
S-S, 8:30 a.m to 6:30 p.m.
302-544-6815Kent County James W. Williams State Service Center
805 River Rd., 3rd Floor,
Dover, DE 19901M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
302-857-5060Sussex County Thurman Adams State Service Center
546 S. Bedford St.,
Georgetown, DE 19947M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
302-515-3310
In-person support may be limited due to COVID-19. Please call the location for more information.
Mobile Bridge Clinic
The Mobile Bridge Clinic is located in front of the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution and Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution. The Mobile Bridge van provides social support to individuals returning to the community from incarceration, including support for their families. Individuals and their families can receive services like phone charging, counseling referrals, toiletries, and an opportunity to connect with a peer specialist.
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
1301 E 12th St.,
Wilmington, DE 19802Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution
660 Baylor Blvd.,
New Castle, DE 19720
Uninsured?
Your addiction treatment could be free.
If you don’t have health insurance or your insurance doesn’t fully meet your needs, you could be eligible for publicly funded addiction treatment through Delaware’s Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Use this Guide for Accessing Publicly funded Addiction Treatment in Delaware to learn more.
Download guideUpdated on 3/20/23
Counseling and more to help you thrive
From addiction support groups to behavioral health counseling, you’ll find links here to programs, resources, and events that can make a difference in your life.
Support groups
Browse support groups by topic. Chat, check in, or connect with others virtually.
One-on-one coaching
Talk with a coach, trained peer, or specialist about issues impacting you or your family.
Get active
Explore events and activities you can sign up for around the state.
Youth Suicide Prevention
Find resources and warning signs for teens in crisis — and their caregivers.
Suicide Resources for Kids, Teens, and Parents
| Name | Link |
|---|---|
Name Child Mind Institute – The California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project | Link Child Mind Institute – The California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project |
Name Coping After Suicide Loss – American Psychological Association | Link Coping After Suicide Loss – American Psychological Association |
Name National Association of School Psychologists – Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide | Link National Association of School Psychologists – Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide |
Name NAMI – How to Talk to My Friends | Link NAMI – How to Talk to My Friends |
Name National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | Link National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |
Name Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training | Link Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training |
Name Suicide Prevention Resource Center | Link Suicide Prevention Resource Center |
Name The Zero Suicide Toolkit | Link The Zero Suicide Toolkit |
Name National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | Link National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) |
Name Risk Factors of Suicide – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Link Risk Factors of Suicide – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention |
Name SOS Signs of Suicide for Parents | Link SOS Signs of Suicide for Parents |