24-Hour Emergency Hotlines
Child Abuse Report Line
Report child abuse and neglect
Child Mental Health Mobile Crisis
Mental health/ substance abuse emergencies
Adult Mobile Crisis
For adults having a psychiatric or substance abuse crisis and need assistance.
- Northern DE: 1-800-652-2929
- Southern DE: 1-800-345-6785
- https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/crisis_intervention.html
Crisis Hotline – Contact Lifeline
Support for callers in crisis, including suicidal
- New Castle: 302-761-9100
- Kent/Sussex: 1-800-262-9800
- http://www.contactlifeline.org
Delaware State Police Crime Victims Center
Support for callers in crisis, including suicidal
Human Trafficking – National Hotline
Need
Assistance?
CHILD, Inc. Advocates are standing by.
Additional Hotlines & Resources
Non-Legal Services
Legal/Court Services
and Correction
Based Victims Services
Health Services
Information, safety planning, shelter
CHILD, Inc.
- New Castle County: 302-762-6110
- Live Anonymous Chat
Peoples Place
- Kent/Sussex Counties: 302-422-8058
- Sussex/Bilingual: Abriendo Puertas 302-745-9874
- https://www.peoplesplace2.com/
Teen Dating Violence – National Hotline
Live online chat also available
- 1-866-331-9474
- text: ‘loveis’ to 22522
- http://www.loveisrespect.org
National Rape Crisis Hotline: RAINN
Male Survivors of Rape
National resource for male survivors of unwanted and abusive sexual assault. Including 24/7 helpline and online support groups.
YWCA Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)
Provides comprehensive, free and confidential rape crisis services to sexual assault survivors aged 12 and older and their non-offending family members, friends and partners throughout the State of Delaware.
- Statewide: 1-800-773-8570
- http://www.ywcade.org/sarc
Contact Lifeline – Kent & Sussex Counties
The 24/7 Crisis Helpline receives calls regarding many levels of crisis, from asking for information and referrals, to discussing daily struggles, to processing suicidal thoughts.
University of Delaware Sexual Offense Support
24/7 helpline for U of D students and staff.
Victim Advocacy is a part of Student Wellness & Health Promotion. They offer crisis support to victims of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking. Support for UD Students is available 24 hours/day.
- 302-831-1001, press 1 for SOS
Non-Legal Services
New Castle County
CHILD, Inc. Domestic Violence Treatment Program
Services for victims as well as children that have witnessed abuse.
CHILD, Inc. Domestic Violence Services
Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, and their children.
Latin American Community Center
Bilingual/bicultural services include case management, therapy, and legal services.
- 1-302-655-7338
- http://www.thelatincenter.org
University of Delaware Student Wellness and Health Promotion
Counseling and advocacy for UD students
YWCA Delaware Home-Life Management Center
Safety planning, group and individual counseling
Kent/Sussex County
Abriendo Puertas at Peoples’ Place II
Bilingual services for DV victims including emergency shelter for women and children.
Dover Air Force Base, Family Advocacy Program
Victim advocacy services available 24/7 for support and safety planning.
The SAFE Program at Peoples’ Place II, Inc.
Domestic violence shelters, liaisons, and 24/7 hotline.
- 1-302-422-8058
- http://www.peoplesplace2.com
La Esperanza
Counseling and support services.
Turning Point at People’s Place II, Inc.
Services for victims and children who have witnessed abuse.
Legal/Court Services
Statewide
CHILD, Inc. Domestic Violence Advocacy Program
Advocacy and assistance with the PFA process.
- New Castle: 302-255-0420
- Kent County: 302-255-0420
- Sussex County: 302-856-5843
- https://childinc.com/
Delaware Capitol Police VIP – Violence Intervention Program
Assist those that need to use Delaware Courts for any domestic related issues. If you are afraid and have been abused, threatened, harassed or intimidated, this program may be able to help you, by providing a safe escort to and from the court.
- New Castle County: 302-255-0022
- Kent County: 302-735-8073
- Sussex County: 302-855-7455
- http://capitolpd.delaware.gov/usr/forms/dv-vip/default.shtml
Community Legal Aid Society
Legal help with housing, public benefits, bankruptcy, landlord/tenant, immigration.
- New Castle: 302-575-0660
- Kent County: 302-674-8500
- Sussex County: 302-856-0038
- http://www.declasi.org/
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services Legal Helplink
Legal help with Protection from Abuse orders, Family Law matters, landlord/tenant, consumer fraud, government benefits, IRS issues.
- New Castle: 302-575-0660
- Kent: 800-773-0606
- Sussex: 800-773-0606
- https://www.dvls.org/
New Castle County
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services
Legal representation for Protection from abuse orders, custody, divorce, and visitation.
Kent/Sussex County
Community Legal Aid Society
- Kent County: 302-674-8500
- Sussex County: 302-856-0038
- http://www.declasi.org/
and Correction
Based Victims Services
Attorney General’s Office Victim/Witness Units
Assist victims and witnesses of crimes with navigating through the legal process until their case is resolved.
- 1-800-870-1790
- New Castle: 302-577-8500
- Kent: 302-739-4211
- Sussex: 302-856-5353
- Bi-Lingual – Spanish/English Toll Free Assistance Line: 1-877-851-0482
- https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov
Victims’ Voices Heard, Inc.
Our Victim-Offender Dialogue Program offers a unique opportunity for victims to communicate directly with offenders in a safe, guided environment. This restorative justice process fosters healing by allowing victims to share their experiences, gain answers, and seek closure, while offenders face the impact of their actions. Through facilitated dialogue, we aim to promote accountability, understanding, and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
United States Attorney’s Office, U.S. Department of Justice
Assists victims and witnesses involved in the federal criminal justice system.
- Victim/Witness Coordinator: 302-573-6198
- https://www.justice.gov/usao-de
VINE – Victim Information and Notification Everyday
Check an offender’s status and registered to be notified of an offender’s release.
VPO – VINE Protective Order
Register to be notified for when a Protection from Abuse order has been served.
Statewide
Delaware State Policy and Delaware Victims’ Center
Department of Correction Victim Services
- 302-857-5440
- http://doc.delaware.gov/victimServices.shtml
New Castle County
New Castle County Police Victim Services
- 302-395-8000
- Victim Services Coordinator: 302-395-8135
- https://www.nccde.org/1744/Victim-Services
Newark Police Victim Services
Wilmington Police Victim Services
- Bilingual: 302-576-3665
- Victim Services Coordinator: 302-576-3622
- Victim Services Specialist: 302-579-3975
- Domestic Violence Coordinator: 302-576-3648
- Email: [email protected]
- https://www.wilmingtonde.gov/government/city-departments/department-of-police/victim-services
Kent County
Dover Police Victim Services
Probation and Parole Victim Services
Sussex County
Georgetown Police Victim Services
- Bilingual: 302-856-6613
- http://www.georgetowndel.com/
Health Services
American Psychological Association
Mental Health Association in Delaware
Provides support groups statewide for depression, anxiety, and survivors of suicide.
Amanecer Counseling and Resource Center
Provides mental/behavioral health care services from licensed, bilingual English/Spanish), culturally competent professionals.
Christiana Care Outpatient Services
Dover Behavioral Health System – Kent County
La Red Health Center -Sussex County
Provides patient centered physical and behavioral health care.
Survivors of Abuse in Recovery (S.O.A.R.)
Provide mental health services to victims of sexual trauma and their families regardless of their ability to pay.
- New Castle: 302-655-3953
- Kent: 302-422-3811
- Sussex: 302-645-4903
- https://www.survivorsofabuse.org
New Castle County
Delaware Center for Justice Adult Victim Services Program
Helps clients over the age of 50 navigate the many systems that impact their lives after being victimized.
Latin American Community Center
To empower the Latino Community through education, advocacy, partnerships and exceptional services.
Catholic Charities
Social services organization offering a variety of services including counseling, shelter services, and emergency basic needs.
Grief Services – Compassionate Friends
Grief support for those who have lost a child, at any age.
Supporting Kidds
Provides counseling and healing for grieving children and their families.
Non-Domestic Violence Services
Delaware Helpline
Central resource for access to health and human service organizations that offer support in emergency situations and/or help in accessing basic needs.
- Dial 211 or 1-800-464-4357
- Text: 302-231-1464
- http://www.211.org/
Delaware Division of State Service Centers
Offers client services administered by Delaware Health and Social Services. To locate the state service center in your area, and their exact services, please visit their site.
Therapists in Delaware
Resources for Elderly Victims – Aging and Disability Resource Center
Access point for information and services for older persons and adults with physical disabilities throughout the State.
Delaware Attorney General’s Office – Consumer Protection Unit
Delaware Center for Justice Adult Victim Services Program
Assists crimes victims that are ages 50 and older with a variety of services.
Resources for People with Disabilities – Aging and Disability Resource Center (Statewide).
Access point for information and services for older persons and adults with physical disabilities throughout the State.
Developmental Disabilities Council (Statewide)
Independent Resources, Inc. (Statewide)
Provides services to people with disabilities by assisting them in achieving and maintaining independent lives.
- New Castle: 302-765-0191
- Kent: 302-735-4599
- Sussex: 302-536-1387
- https://delaware.gov/djf/veteranProfile.php?aid=71
New Castle County
New Castle County Police Bilingual Advocate
Wilmington Police Bilingual Advocate
Latin American Community Center
To empower the Latino Community through education, advocacy, partnerships and exceptional services.
Family Counseling Center of St. Paul’s
Provides mental/behavioral health care services from licensed, bilingual (English/Spanish), culturally competent professionals.
Kent/Sussex County
Georgetown Police Bilingual Advocate
La Esperanza
Provides immigration counseling, trauma informed counseling and support services for victims and family and individual empowerment.
La Red
Provides patient centered health care in Sussex County