RESOURCES

ARPA and DPA Grant

Please see these Professional and Public Education Resources

As we exit the third year of the COVID 19 pandemic, it is clear that the challenge to the population has been overwhelming, and has adversely affected mental health at all ages. We know from past disasters and pandemics that this trauma results in the worsening of anxiety and insomnia. A significant number of people will develop post-traumatic stress symptoms as well as depression. 

DPA will offer a number of continuing education workshops through grant funding received from the American Rescue Plan Act. These workshops will initially focus on post-COVID 19 related trauma. There will be universal communication on the needs of the people during the pandemic and post pandemic. Our initial upcoming CE programs will include the background framework on Covid trauma informed care, universal effective self-help strategies for PTSD, anxiety and stress. Our goal is to develop core content on these important topics that can be delivered to healthcare professionals, students, and members of the public.

Click here to learn more.

We are here to provide free virtual substance use disorder screenings through a grant we received from DSAMH. To this end, we have educational materials and Naloxone kits available for distribution to your organization. These free services will run from June 1st, 2023 through September 29, 2024. 

Please consider taking advantage of:

• Free Screenings
• Naloxone Kits
• Educational Materials
• Referrals if Needed

To schedule a free screening or to learn more, please contact us at  302-495-9512

or by email at DEMentalHealthServices@gmail.com.

Please read Dr. Harrison's acknowledgement here:

https://conta.cc/3iaASZn

Please click on the link below to join:

https://delawarecoalitionagainstgunviolence.salsalabs.org/joinusnow/index.html

Please see these resources here:

https://www.apa.org/topics/gun-violence-crime/mass-shooting-resources

Please see the National Association of School Psychologists tips for talking to kids about violence HERE. 

Please see the American School Counselor Association resources HERE. 

Please see a statement from the DPA on recent legislation targeting LGBTGEQIAP+ youth and families.

Register for a FREE Webinar.

The Delaware Psychological Association is here to provide outreach, emotional support, group and individual therapy sessions, and public education.  We can offer virtual and on-site training opportunities if there is an expressed need for training and education on mental health and disaster response, coping skills, warning signs, and stress management.

To this end, we have volunteers available to provide these supportive services.  We also have several webinars planned that may be of interest to you or someone you know. 

If you have questions about our volunteer program, please feel free to contact us at 302-635-0311 or by email.

https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide

Coronavirus Sanity Guide

In times like these, we need practical, actionable ways of coping with stress, fear, and anxiety. The meditations, podcasts, blog posts, and talks on this page will help you build resilience and find some calm amidst the chaos. We’re adding more resources as they're created - so keep checking back.