Mental health services for women range from the free 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to community mental health centers, sliding-scale therapists, and inpatient care. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides 24/7 referrals, and the Office on Women's Health (womenshealth.gov) maintains resources on postpartum depression, anxiety, trauma, and perimenopausal mental health. Medicaid covers behavioral health in all states, and ACA plans must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Postpartum Support International (1-800-944-4773) connects new and expecting mothers with trained providers. This directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, women's support groups, and state mental health authorities.
Delaware Family Court handles custody, visitation, and child support statewide through three county courthouses (New Castle, Kent, Sussex). The Division of Child Support Services operates under DSS. Wilmington and Dover are the population centers. Community Legal Aid Society (CLASI), Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, and the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence support women.
Dialing or texting 988 from any Delaware phone connects you to a trained crisis counselor 24/7. Calls are routed first to local in-state centers when possible, so a counselor familiar with Delaware mobile-crisis dispatch and DSAMH resources will answer. No insurance, ID, or copay required.
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NAMI's Wilmington office at 2400 W 4th St runs free Family Support Groups, Connection peer groups, and the 6-week Family-to-Family education course for relatives of someone living with mental illness. Reach the office at 302-427-0787 or info@namide.org weekdays to find a local group; evening groups are common.
302-427-0787 · 2400 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19805 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Connections CSP runs outpatient therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and supportive housing across Delaware, with its 3003 W 8th St Wilmington office offering walk-in same-day assessments most mornings. Accepts Medicaid and many commercial plans; call 302-984-1560 to confirm what your insurance covers.
302-984-1560 · 3003 W 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19805 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
DGS provides individual, family, and play therapy for children and adolescents at the 1213 Delaware Ave Wilmington office, with extended evening hours until 8pm to accommodate working mothers. Most insurance accepted including Medicaid; call 302-652-3948 to schedule. Therapists trained in trauma-focused CBT and adolescent depression.
302-652-3948 · 1213 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-8pm · Visit Website
The Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773 connects pregnant and postpartum women to perinatal mental health specialists, including Delaware-licensed therapists. Volunteers call back the same day; Crisis Text HOME to 741741 is available 24/7 for acute distress.
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KSCS is the main outpatient mental-health provider for downstate Delaware, with its 1241 College Park Dr Dover hub offering individual therapy, psychiatry, and substance-use co-occurring care. Accepts Medicaid and sliding-scale self-pay; call 302-735-7790 weekdays to schedule. Spanish-language clinicians available at some times.
302-735-7790 · 1241 College Park Dr, Dover, DE 19904 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Brandywine's flagship 2713 Lancaster Ave Wilmington site offers outpatient counseling, methadone and buprenorphine treatment, and HIV services. Mothers in early recovery can access childcare-friendly scheduling and case management. Call 302-656-2348 Mon-Fri to begin intake.
302-656-2348 · 2713 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
988 routes callers nationwide to the nearest in-network crisis center 24/7 by phone, text, or chat. Spanish line, LGBTQ+ specialist line (press 3), and Veterans line (press 1) are accessible from the same number. Use chat at 988lifeline.org if calling is unsafe.
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1-800-662-HELP is SAMHSA's 24/7 treatment-referral line for mental health and substance use, with English and Spanish support. Counselors can pull up Delaware-licensed providers in real time and check whether they accept Medicaid or sliding-scale self-pay.
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NAMI's national helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI offers peer-staffed support for individuals and family members navigating mental illness, hospitalization, or first episodes of psychosis. Counselors can connect Delaware mothers to NAMI Delaware groups and explain insurance navigation.
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MHA hosts free, validated mental health screenings (PHQ-9 for depression, GAD-7 for anxiety, EPDS for postpartum) and routes users to local affiliates and crisis resources. A good starting point for Delaware mothers who suspect something is off but aren't sure whether to seek therapy.
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The federal hub explains diagnoses, treatment types, and insurance parity rights in plain English, with links to local SAMHSA-funded providers. Useful for Delaware mothers who need to understand what 'medication management' or 'IOP' actually means before agreeing to a treatment plan.
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PSI's 1-800-944-4773 helpline and online provider directory specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Volunteers return calls within hours; the Delaware coordinator can route mothers to local OB-affiliated PMAD specialists who take their insurance.
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1-833-TLC-MAMA is HRSA's free 24/7 confidential line staffed by counselors specifically trained in pregnancy and postpartum mental health. English and Spanish; interpretation in 60+ languages. Calls and texts are confidential and do not trigger CPS reports.
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Texting HOME to 741741 connects you to a trained volunteer crisis counselor within minutes, free on any US carrier. Useful when speaking aloud isn't safe — for example, when a partner is in the next room. Conversations are confidential and counselors can help build a safety plan in real time.
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A directory and podcast founded by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford listing Black women therapists by state and specialty. Delaware mothers seeking culturally affirming care can filter by insurance, telehealth, and modality. Many listed therapists offer sliding-scale or Open Path slots.
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ADAA's find-a-therapist tool lets mothers search for clinicians specifically trained in CBT for anxiety, OCD, and depression. Free self-help articles cover panic, social anxiety, and postpartum-specific OCD — conditions often missed in general primary care.
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