Crisis Help in Delaware
Tap any number to call it. Every line here is free and confidential, and you do not need a parent, a social worker or an account to use it. If you are in danger right now, call 911.
Any Crisis, Any Time: Call or Text 988
Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in Delaware.
Delaware's Own Crisis Lines
24/7 Youth Crisis Support
Crisis lineFor YouthA young person in a mental health or substance use crisis
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on dhss.delaware.govMobile Crisis — Northern Delaware
Crisis lineAdults 18 and older in New Castle and northern Kent counties
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on dhss.delaware.govMobile Crisis — Southern Delaware
Crisis lineAdults 18 and older in central and southern Kent and Sussex counties
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on dhss.delaware.gov Shelters in DelawareYouth shelters and emergency beds near you.Crisis Help, Starting at HomeType a ZIP code and see what is closest to you.
Numbers were last checked against Delaware's own website on 2026-09-26. Crisis lines change hands sometimes — if a number here is not working, call 988 and someone will still take your call.