Health and mental health care in Delaware
The short answer
In a crisis, call 988. For a young person in crisis, call 1 800 969 4357, 24 hours. Apply for Medicaid and the Delaware Healthy Children Program through ASSIST.
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Medicaid and the Delaware Healthy Children Program
Apply for Medicaid and the Delaware Healthy Children Program (CHIP) online through ASSIST, or get help at any State Service Center. For a paper Healthy Children form in English or Spanish, call 1 800 996 9969.
Official page: dhss.delaware.gov/dss/division-of-social-services/medical-assistance-programs
Coverage for adults
Adults can also see plans and help paying for them at HealthCare.gov.
Official page: healthcare.gov
A doctor even without insurance
Community health centers see patients with or without insurance and charge based on income. Use the federal finder to see the ones near you.
Official page: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Mental health and crisis help
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call 988.
- Youth mental health or substance use crisis: 1 800 969 4357, 24 hours.
- Mobile crisis, New Castle County and greater Smyrna: 1 800 652 2929. Rest of Kent and all of Sussex: 1 800 345 6785.
- Recovery Response Centers for adults, open 24 hours: Newark 302 318 6070, Ellendale 302 424 5660.
- Not in crisis but need support: Delaware HopeLine, 1 833 946 7333.
Official page: dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/division-of-substance-abuse-and-mental-health/crisis-intervention/crisis-response
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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.