Crisis Resources for Delaware and District of Columbia
Delaware Crisis Resources
Purpose-Driven Therapeutic Services is not an emergency service. In case of immediate emergency call 911. If you or someone you know are in a crisis or needs immediate help, please use the list of resources below. Caring professionals are available to provide you with support and understanding.
24-hour hotlines
Organization Name | Service Type | Contact Information |
Northern Delaware Hotline | For individuals within Northern Delaware experiencing a mental health of substance abuse crisis. Service: 24-hour crisis hotline, mobile crisis services, referrals and support. | Call: 1-800-652-2929 |
Southern Delaware Hotline | For individuals within Southern Delaware experiencing a mental health of substance abuse crisis. Service: 24-hour crisis hotline, mobile crisis services, referrals and support. | Call: 1-800-345-6785 |
Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth | For children and teens (aged 2-18) who are experiencing mental health crisis or have experienced trauma. Service: 24-hour crisis response. | Call: 1-800-969-4357 |
The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) | For individuals in 3 counties in Delaware experiencing a domestic violence crisis. Service: 24-hour domestic violence hotline | For individuals in New Castle County : 1-302-762-6110 For individuals in Kent & Sussex Counties: 1-302- 422-8058 For individuals in Abriendo Puertas: 1-302-745-9874 |
Contact Lifeline | For individuals experiencing mental health crisis. Service: 24-hour crisis helpline, information and referrals and crisis counseling. | Call: 1-800-262-9800 |
Other resources
Organization Name | Service Type | Contact Information |
Recovery Innovation Recovery Response Center | Offers 24-hour facility-based crisis services for adults experiencing mental health or substance abuse crisis. | Call: 1-302-318-6070 |
Mobile Crisis Intervention Services, Southern Delaware | Offers crisis intervention services 23 hours a day to individuals living in Sussex County or Kent County. | Call: 1-800-345-6785 |
Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth, Inc. | Offers statewide youth crisis response services for individuals who have identified to be at risk of harm to themselves or others, have experienced recent trauma, or are experiencing mental health challenges. | Call: 1-800-969-4357 |
D.C. Crisis Resources
Purpose-Driven Therapeutic Services is not an emergency service. In case of immediate emergency call 911. If you or someone you know are in a crisis or needs immediate help, please use the list of resources below. Caring professionals are available to provide you with support and understanding.
24-hour hotlines
Organization Name | Service Type | Contact Information |
D.C. Department of Behavioral Health Access Helpline | For individuals experiencing mental health crisis in D.C. Service: 24-hour hotline with a mental health clinician on staff to evaluate and link to appropriate mental health services. | Call: 1-888-793-4357 |
PRS CrisisLink | For individuals in mental health crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts. Service: 24-hour crisis hotline offering crisis intervention, suicide prevention and support. | Call: 1-800-273-8255 Text: “CONNECT” to 85511 |
24-Hour Sexual Crisis Response and advocacy program | Provides support for individuals who experienced sexual assault. Service: 24-hour advocacy and linkage to services by a forensic nurse or sexual assault advocate. | Call: 1-800-641-4028 |
D.C. Rape Crisis Line | Provides support services for survivors of rape, incest, or child sexual abuse. Service: 24-hour crisis line for victims of rape and linkage to services. | Call: 1-202-232-0789 |
Other resources
Organization Name | Service Type | Contact Information |
National Sexual Assault Hotline | Provides crisis intervention for individuals with sexual assault concerns. | Call: 1-800-656-4673 |