Helpful Links for A Healthy Mind & Body
Disaster/Emergency Resources
| If you are experiencing a medical emergency, have taken an overdose, or have harmed yourself in any way, DIAL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY |
If you are having a psychiatric or substance abuse crisis and need assistance, please contact Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS):
Northern Delaware Hotline, call: 800-652-2929
Southern Delaware Hotline, call: 800-345-6785 Adult Crisis Text Line: Text "DE" or "HOME" to 741741
24/7 Youth Crisis Support Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) 1-800-969-HELP (4357)
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Mental Health Informational Resources
- DSAMH Substance Use Hotline: 1-866-408-1899
- Substance Use Disorder Warm Line (Peer recovery support): 1-800-652-2929
- Gambling Helpline (24/7 addiction support): 1-888-850-8888
- Attack Addiction (Free peer-led substance use support and recovery referral): 1-302-397-8983
- Delaware Guidance Services (Youth behavioral health): 1-302-652-3948
- Delaware 2-1-1 (Free referrals to food, housing, shelter, legal aid, and more): 2-1-1 or 1-800-560-3372
- Delaware Prescription Assistance Program: 1-844-245-9580 -> press 0
- Federal Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (Medication, vaccines & medical supplies during federally declared disasters): 1-855-793-7470
- Disability Information & Access Line (Fed. disaster-related disability support): 1-888-677-1199
- Delaware Libraries Mental Health Guide
- Social Security Disability: 1-800-772-1213
- Division for the Visually Impaired: 1-302-255-9800
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services: 1-302-255-9696
- Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities: 1-800-223-9074
- Paratransit Reservations (DART): 1-800-553-3278
- DE Housing Alliance (Shelter referrals and rehousing): 1-888-363-8808
- Food Bank of DE: Newark- 1-302-292-1305; Milford- 1-302-424-3301
- Delaware Rape Crisis Center (Confidential advocacy and support): 1-800-262-9800
- Domestic Violence Hotlines: Statewide- 1-800-262-9800; New Castle County- 1-302-762-6110; Kent & Sussex- 1-302-422-8058; Spanish Language Support- 1-302-745-9874
- Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222
- DNREC Emergency (Environmental hazard): 1-800-662-8802
American Psychological Association
State of Delaware Resources
- http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/psychology/ Delaware Board of Examiners of Psychologists
- Lower Energy Costs: Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act that I helped pass last Congress, there are opportunities to lower your energy costs through tax credits and rebates. Check out energy.gov/save to learn more.
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Free COVID-19 Tests: Delaware households can still claim 4 FREE COVID-19 tests at covid.gov.
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Look Before You Book: Are you thinking about booking a trip? Before you do, you should ensure that your passport is up-to-date! You can go to travel.state.gov to check your passport expiration date, apply for a new passport, and more.
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988 National Suicide Prevention Helpline: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988, the 24/7, free and confidential support National Suicide Prevention Hotline. You can also go to 988lifeline.org.
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Delaware 211: Delawareans in need of emergency housing, utility assistance, food assistance, and more, call 211, Delaware’s free, confidential resource hotline.