Call 211 for Help! - There is a free phone app called “Covid Coach“ that has many of the skills we have learned in DBT group. You can use the app to help you cope with stress and other problems (e.g., loneliness, anger, sleep problems, relationships). There are audio recordings for progressive muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, and other mindfulness activities we have practiced in group.
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- Rickie put together a video on how to use the app, and I encourage you all to check it out – it’s a great way to practice the skills in your everyday life! I put the links to her video and where you can download the app on your phone:
- Rickie’s video: https://drive.google.
com/file/d/ 1WZuvSJhTMJ7LFDhSefd_cyY_ 1o8PlwhZ/view?usp=drivesdk - Download Covid Coach for android: https://play.google.
com/store/apps/details?id=gov. va.mobilehealth.ncptsd.covid& hl=en_US&gl=US - Download Covid Coach for apple: https://apps.apple.com/
us/app/covid–coach/ id1504705038
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General Mental Health Resources
Anxiety & Depression
- Meadow Wood Behavioral Clinic
- 575 South Dupont Highway – New Castle, Delaware 19720
- (302) 449-7157
- Specializes in anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. General focus on stabilizing symptoms of mental health crises.
- One can be admitted to 24-hour in-patient treatment or partial treatment, where one can leave at the end of the day.
- Accepts all major medical insurances including both Medicare, Medicaid, and Tri care
- Open 24 hours a day
- University of Delaware Psychological Services Center
- 203 W Main Street – Newark, DE 19716
- (302) 831-2717
- Psychological clinic run by clinical students at the University of Delaware focusing on evidence-based treatments and serves all age groups.
- The clinic is run by appointment but hours are flexible with times during the day as well as the evening.
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 2:00 / Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Run on a sliding-scale. Pricing is dependent on family income level and number of dependents.
- The Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center, LLC
- 501 Silverside Road, Suite 145 – Wilmington, DE, 19809
- (302) 798-7464
- Provides treatment for a vast array of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders through different forms of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and targeted exposure to help patients become better equipped to deal with their anxiety.
- The standard treatment option is a one hour appointment per week with optional home visits, if deemed necessary.
- Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 7:00pm – Closed: Saturday/Sunday
- Dover Behavioral Health System
- 725 Horsepond Road – Dover, DE 19901
- (302) 741-0140
- Dover Behavioral Health System
- 404 S. Bedford St. – Georgetown, DE 19947
- (855) 609-9711
Drug & Alcohol Use
- Alcohol Help.com
- Online resource that provides information about alcohol use and problems associated with it
- Additional information can be found here:
- Brandywine Counseling & Community Services
- 2713 Lancaster Avenue – Wilmington
- (302) 656-2348
- Brandywine offers medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction coupled with behavioral health services that promote a healthy lifestyle for clients.
- Treatment also includes individual counseling, group counseling, and an Intensive Outpatient Program to help clients work towards their recovery goals.
- Recovery Innovation Recovery Response Center (RRC)
- 659 East Chestnut Hill Road – Newark, DE 19713
- (302) 318 – 6070
- Offers facility-based crisis services for adults experiencing mental health or substance abuse crisis.
- Services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Kent Sussex Community Services
- 20728 DuPont Blvd., Unit 313 – Georgetown, DE, 19947
- (302) 854-0172
- Provides comprehensive prevention, education, case management, and recovery services to individuals at risk for or currently living with chronic diseases
- Offers a wide range of services including (but not limited to): mental health and psychiatric treatment, medication assisted opioid treatment, substance use treatment
- Dispensing Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:00am-10:00am; Saturday: 7:00an-10:00am
- Counseling Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 6:00am-4:30pm; Wednesday-Thursday: 6:00am-7:30pm
- Kent Sussex Community Services
- 1241 College Park Drive – Dover, DE, 19904
- (302) 735-7790
- Provides comprehensive prevention, education, case management, and recovery services to individuals at risk for or currently living with chronic diseases
- Offers a wide range of services including (but not limited to): mental health and psychiatric treatment, medication assisted opioid treatment, substance use treatment
- Dispensing Hours: Monday-Friday: 6am-10am; Saturday: 7:00am-10:00am
- Counseling Hours: Monday-Tuesday: 6:00am-6:30pm, Wednesday-Thursday: 6:00am-7:00pm, Friday: 6:00am-4:30pm
- Fellowship Health Resources (FHR)
- 505 West Market Street – Georgetown, DE 19947
- (302) 854-0626
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT): Mobile multi-disciplinary teams provide intensive treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive services for individuals experiencing multiple life challenges, such as homelessness, unemployment, addictive disorders, legal involvement, and/or significant medical conditions.
- Individual and group-focused, non-residential program for adults providing intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment and secondary mental health treatment.
- Peer recovery services are offered by persons with lived experience, who help support individuals served by FHR become and stay engaged in the recovery process. Supports include one-on-one and group therapy discussion groups and wellness-based trainings.
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm / Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed
Crisis Mental Health Resources
We do not provide crisis or emergency services. In the event of an emergency, including a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. For non-emergency crises, you should contact your physician, Probation Officer, or call the 24-hour crisis line at 1(800) 652-2929 or 1(800) 345-6785. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1(800) 273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
Local Crisis Intervention Services:
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- Northern Delaware Hotline, call: 1-800-652-2929
- Southern Delaware Hotline, call: 1-800-345-6785
- Text 741741 for the Crisis Text Line (Anonymous)
- Full list of services: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/crisis_intervention.html
Mobile Crisis Intervention Services:
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- Northern Delaware: (New Castle County and greater Smyrna in Northern Kent County)
- 1-800-652-2929 – TOLL FREE
- Fernhook Building, 14 Central Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720
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- Southern Delaware: (Sussex County and Kent County south of greater Smyrna)
- 1-800-345-6785 – TOLL FREE
- 700 Main Street – Ellendale, DE 19941
- Hotline support, mobile services (will go to the person in crisis), and walk-in services.
- Psychiatric or substance abuse crises.
- Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Southern Delaware: (Sussex County and Kent County south of greater Smyrna)
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- Contact Lifeline
- Northern Delaware Hotline, call: 1-800-262-9800
- Southern Delaware Hotline, call: 1-800-262-9800
- Online chat support with trained professional (5:30pm – 11:30pm): http://www.contactlifeline.org
- Provides hotline support, online chat support, crisis services, including sexual assault.
- Contact Lifeline
- Parenting Resources
- Child Inc. (the information below is copied from their website)
- “Our Children Come Without Instructions class series provides practical, relevant information in a supportive learning environment. Participants learn strategies and develop skills designed to increase confidence and make parenting more effective & rewarding. These interactive classes incorporate a variety of teaching modalities designed to encourage active participation by all attendees; lecture, class discussions, handouts, breakout sessions, small group activities, videos & new skill practice/ rehearsal. Our curriculum is researched based, evidenced informed and incorporates the protective factors identified by US Department of Health & Humans Services’ Children’s Bureau, as essential components of effective parenting programs.”
- Classes are FREE and open to everyoneFor more information or to register for a class
contact Laurie in the Parent Education Department at
302-254-5522 or 302-762-8989
For those in Kent/Sussex Counties, call 1-800-874-2070 (toll free) -
Birth to Three Parenting Class
For families with infants & toddlers birth-3 years
This class emphasizes the importance of the first three years of life and demonstrates how parents/ caregivers can promote healthy development in infants and toddlers. Topics include creating a healthy, stimulating environment, nutrition, developmental milestones, child safety, the importance of well-baby check-ups, choosing quality childcare, developing language and setting age appropriate limits. Class meets once a week for 6 weeks.
Children Come Without Instructions
For families raising children ages 4-11
This class is designed to increase knowledge of child development, teach effective communication skills and positive discipline strategies for setting limits & guiding behavior. Other topics of discussion include brain development, child safety & wellbeing and managing stress. Class meets once a week for 6 weeks.
Teens Come Without Instructions
For families raising adolescents ages 12 and older
The class provides a supportive environment where parents/caregivers can discuss issues related to adolescent development. Topics addressed include physical /emotional changes, adolescent brain development, effective communication, managing stress and anger, setting limits and conflict management. Class meets once a week for 8 weeks.