What the New 988 Hotline Means for Accessing Mental Health Crisis Services in Delaware

On July 16, 2022, the new 988 crisis line launched nationwide. Here’s what you should be aware of if you or someone you know needs behavioral health crisis services in Delaware:

• Someone to talk to:  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line can now be reached by simply calling or texting a three-digit number, 988, and can also still be accessed at the existing number 1-800-273-8255.
• Other crisis response:  Use existing numbers for other hotlines and crisis services, especially if an in-person response is needed.  For mobile crisis response call:
  • • Adult Crisis Hotline: 1-800-652-2929 (Northern DE);
      1-800-345-6785 (Southern DE)
    • Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-969-HELP (4357)
• For immediate danger: Call 911

If you need to speak with someone for mental health support, information, or referrals, but are not in crisis, you can call DSAMH’s Delaware HopeLine: 1-833-946-7333.

For more information, please visit: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/988.html