Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth

About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Delaware

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. Delaware's small size means one consistent state system. Community Legal Aid Society (CLASI) and Legal Services Corporation of Delaware offer free legal representation.

More Mental Health in Delaware

• Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health — State agency providing mental health services, crisis intervention, and treatment referrals for Delaware adults statewide, based in New Cast
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Delaware — National crisis line with local Delaware counselors for suicide prevention, emotional distress, and mental health emergencies. Available 24/
• Mental Health Association in Delaware — Counseling, support groups, and mental health education for Delaware residents, run from the Wilmington office. Programs include peer suppor
• Veterans Crisis Line — Delaware — Crisis support specifically for veterans and their families experiencing mental health emergencies, accessed by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
• Beebe Healthcare Behavioral Health — Sussex County — Outpatient mental health and psychiatric services for adults and families in Sussex County, with a main office in Lewes. Services include ev
• Connections CSP — Mental Health Services — Outpatient mental health counseling, case management, and community support services for Delaware adults, with a West 10th Street office in

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?

Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.

How do I find a therapist I can afford?

Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers