Mental Health
Mental Health Support in Delaware
If you or a loved one are experiencing a medical emergency or might be a danger to others, please Call 911. Below is a list of our most-requested mental health resources. The list includes mental health crisis hotlines, counseling, and treatment centers in the State of Delaware.
Mental Health Crisis Hotlines
- Suicide Prevention Hotlines
For help now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the State of Delaware’s 24-Hours Suicide Intervention Hotline:- Northern Delaware, Call: 800-652-2929
- Southern Delaware, Call: 800-345-6785
- For help now, text the National Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
- Mental Health Crisis Lines
Counseling & Therapy
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If you or someone you know is struggling due to mental illness or substance use, they can get the help they need for free. If you are experiencing a crisis, contact Delaware’s 24/7 Crisis Intervention Hotline at 800-652-2929 (northern DE) or 800-345-6785 (Southern DE). Click below to learn more about Delaware Goes Purple.
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