This website, mentalhealthDE.com is a public service of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services and the Mental Health Association in Delaware. This site shares trusted mental health information and resources. Please note that the information on this site is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental illness or disorder.
In a Mental Health Crisis
For in-person evaluation at your home:
- If under 18, call: 1-800-969-HELP (4357)
- If over 18, call: 1-800-652-2929 in New Castle, 1-800-345-6785 in Kent/Sussex
For anonymous conversation:
- Text DE to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line
- Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For Police or Medical Emergency:
To Speak to Somebody about Mental Health Services in Delaware Call:
- Mental Health Association in Delaware at 302-654-6833
- If under 18, Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services at 1-800-722-7710
- If over 18, Division of Substance and Mental Health Services at 302-255-9399