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Project DelAWARE
We are here for you now in these challenging times. Mental Health DE is a safe and trusted place for facts about mental health and wellness, preventing and treating mental illness, suicide prevention and more. Also, the services of the Mental Health Association in Delaware, the Delaware Division of Services for Children, Youth and their families, and the listed helplines are open and here to help. We are in this together. Who is MentalHealthDE.com?
In a Mental Health Crisis
For in-person evaluation:
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 Call 911
For anonymous conversation: Text DE to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For in-person evaluation: 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
Understand Your Innerspace
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. More about mental health
Mental Health at Every Age
Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. In fact, a child's first eight years have a big part to play in how they think, feel and act later. More about early childhood
Teens and Mental Health
Rough days. Feeling down. Feeling alone. Teens and their friends experience a lot of emotions. It is always important to talk to someone like a parent or trusted adult. Learn how to give and get help. More for teens
There are many paths to mental health and wellness for men, women, teens and children in Delaware. And there are many Delaware mental health services that can help people with mental illness. Learn more about mental health and early childhood development, suicide prevention, depression, anxiety and early onset psychosis and schizophrenia in Delaware. Find Delaware mental health information and mental health resources. Watch mental health videos. And visit our Initiatives section to learn more about the work of organizations like Project DelAWARE, Delaware System of Care, the Mental Health Association in Delaware and more.
Over 100 Americans, teens through older adults, die by suicide each day. Suicide is preventable, so it's important to know the warning signs, and to know what to do for yourself and others. Help is possible. Learn more about suicide
Help for Mental Illness
Mental health problems are very common. They affect most of us. Even severe mental illness can be treated, and sometimes prevented. Learn the warning signs and find out about modern mental health care. More about overcoming challenges
Let's Think Differently
It's time to recognize that getting help early for mental health challenges matters. That support from family and friends speeds recovery. And, that talking about mental health belongs out in the open. More about challenging stigma
Delaware Mental Health Resources
This website is a collaboration among the Mental Health Association in Delaware, the Delaware Division of Services for Children, Youth and their Families and other dedicated Delaware mental health organizations and professionals. The Mental Health Association administers the site. The site shared trusted mental health information and resources.
Resources and help can also be found at www.mhainde.org
Video Education Center
Experience many members of the Delaware mental health community, including youth advocates, sharing insights and best practices. View Videos
Find carefully selected websites, documents, data and more to improve your understanding of mental health issues and practice in Delaware. View Resources
Notable Initiatives
Learn more about special initiative in Delaware related to System of Care, mental health in schools, autism and more.
Delaware Mental Health Calendar
This calendar displays just some of the mental health events and activities in Delaware. This calendar is a service of the Mental Health Association in Delaware and its partners.
Everyone Has An Innerspace
Think Differently About Mental Health
The health of our minds is as important as the health of our bodies. Everyone can find new levels of mental wellness!
Most of Us
Most of us will experience a mental health challenge sometime in our life. Learn about how to get help in Delaware.
Strength. Hope. Resilience. We all have the power to meet the challenges of mental illness. Watch Life Stories!
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