Help in Delaware
For people starting over after prison, foster care, treatment, homelessness, abuse, or trafficking
We've verified 25 places in Delaware, most of them in Wilmington and Dover, plus 19 that serve the whole state. The most help we've found here is for people after prison or jail (13) and leaving homelessness (13).
Delaware 211
Free, confidential information and referral line for the whole state covering shelter, food, utilities, mental health, substance use, legal help, and transportation. Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898-211.
Delaware Hope Line / Help is Here Delaware
State-run 24/7 line offering free coaching and connection to addiction treatment, mental health care, and crisis services, plus a searchable list of state-vetted treatment providers that accept patients with or without insurance. Also arranges free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and transportation to treatment.
atTAcK addiction Resource Center
Grassroots recovery organization with a walk-in Resource Center in Newark that connects people to treatment, Narcan training, family support meetings, and recovery residences. Housing admissions are handled at 302-485-0702.
Sunday Breakfast Mission
Wilmington's long-running emergency shelter with separate men's and women-with-children shelters, an evening community meal, monthly food boxes, a medical clinic, and the long-term New Life recovery program. Overnight Guests complete a registration form and follow shelter policies.
Delaware ASSIST – Apply for Benefits
Delaware's online application and screening tool for Medicaid, SNAP (Food Supplement Program), TANF cash assistance, child care, LIHEAP, WIC, and long-term care. Create an account to apply, check status, report changes, or renew.
ContactLifeline Crisis Helpline
Delaware's 24/7 crisis helpline for depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and other emotional crises, plus counseling for sexual assault survivors and their families.
National lines that work in Delaware
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral for substance use and mental health. Finds local programs that take your insurance or none.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for any mental health or substance use crisis. Available to anyone in any program.
Lifeline free phone program
Free or discounted phone and service for people on Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or low income. Apply online or through a carrier.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
24/7 confidential hotline for survivors of trafficking and people who suspect it. Connects to vetted local services.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential help for anyone affected by domestic violence. Advocates connect you to local shelters and legal help.
Start right where you are
Each program has a step-by-step checklist for the first 72 hours, 30 days, and 90 days, so you always know your next step.