Immediate emergency

Emergency Resources

If you are experiencing a life-threatening mental health or physical emergency, call 911 immediately.

We are not a crisis facility and cannot treat emergencies in the office or over the phone.

For Emergencies 911 Call emergency services

Additional resources

Support when you are facing a mental health crisis

Use the resources below for immediate crisis support, mobile evaluation, or a confidential conversation.

Need immediate crisis support?

Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support from a trained crisis counselor, available 24 hours a day.

Call or text 988

For mobile, in-person crisis support

Call the appropriate Delaware crisis response number based on the person’s age and location.

Under age 18 Mobile Response and Stabilization Service
1-800-969-HELP (4357)
Age 18+ · Northern Delaware New Castle and northern Kent counties
1-800-652-2929
Age 18+ · Southern Delaware Central/southern Kent and Sussex counties
1-800-345-6785

For a confidential conversation

Connect with a trained counselor by text or phone, any time of day.

Crisis Text Line Text HOME for free, confidential support
Text 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The original Lifeline number remains active
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

These services do not replace 911 when someone is in immediate danger or needs emergency medical care.