Help for youth and young adults in Delaware
The short answer
Can't go home or don't feel safe? Call the National Runaway Safeline at 1 800 786 2929. In a mental health or substance use crisis, call Delaware's youth crisis line at 1 800 969 4357, 24 hours.
Need help tonight?
If you can't go home tonight
The National Runaway Safeline talks with young people about what's going on and helps find a safe place. Call or chat, any time. You are not in trouble for calling.
Official page: 1800runaway.org
Youth crisis line
Delaware's child and youth crisis line, 1 800 969 4357, answers 24 hours for a young person's mental health or substance use crisis.
Official page: dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/division-of-substance-abuse-and-mental-health/crisis-intervention/crisis-response
Health coverage
Kids can get coverage through Medicaid or the Delaware Healthy Children Program. Apply through ASSIST or at a State Service Center.
Official page: dhss.delaware.gov/dss/division-of-social-services/medical-assistance-programs
School when you don't have a home
Under the federal McKinney Vento Act, students without a stable home have the right to stay in school, enroll right away even without records, and get help with transportation. Ask your school district's homeless liaison.
Official page: nche.ed.gov
College money
Fill out the FAFSA to apply for federal grants and loans for college or career school. Students without a home or in foster care can say so on the form.
Official page: studentaid.gov
More help in Delaware
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.