Community Resource Directory for Delaware families

Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families suggests that you call or visit the websites of the following organizations for additional help and support.

Resources for Clergy and Other Congregational Leaders

Community Resources YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Brandywine Counseling: (302)656-2348
Delaware Association for Children of Alcoholics: (302)656-5554
DE Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services: (800)722-7710 or kids.delaware.gov/pbhs.shtml
DE Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health: dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsamh
US Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov

For more Youth Substance Abuse referrals, please call Delaware 211

YOUTH MENTAL ILLNESS

Catholic Charities Counseling Services: (302) 656-0651 (NCC), (302) 674-1600 (KC), (302) 856-9578 (SC)
Delaware Guidance Services: (302) 652-3948 (NCC), (302) 678-3020 (KC), (302) 645-5338 OR (302) 252-3505 (SC)
Mental Health Association in Delaware: (302) 654-6833
American Association of Suicidology: www.suicidology.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: www.AFSP.org
DE Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services: kids.delaware.gov/pbhs.shtml

For more Youth Mental Illness referrals, please call Delaware 211

YOUTH BECOMING PARENTS

Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc: (302) 652-3445
DE Delaware Teen Pregnancy Program: dhss.delaware.gov/dph/chca/dphahtpp01.html
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy
US The National Campaign: www.thenationalcampaign.org

For more Youth Becoming Parents referrals, please call Delaware 211

YOUTH RELATIONSHIP ABUSE

Delaware Domestic Violence Coordinating Council: (302) 255-0405
Catholic Charities: (302) 656-9624
Child, Inc.: (302) 762-8989
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teen_dating_violence

For more Youth Relationship Abuse referrals, call Delaware 211

HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES

DE Delaware Coalition on Healthy Eating and Active Living (“Delaware HEAL”): dhss.delaware.gov/dph/dpc/eatright.html
US Partnership for a Healthier America: www.ahealthierfuture.org

For more Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles referrals, call Delaware 211

I. Key Resources

National Fatherhood Initiative – This is the major national service organization for responsible fatherhood resources. Its mission is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers. There is a strong public education component to their work. They also offer a wide variety of resources, such as support and training programs for fathers. Some of these are specifically designed for faith communities.

301/948-0599 (voice) 301/948-4325 (fax)
www.fatherhood.org

Office of Prevention and Early Intervention – This is a component of the State of Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. It is responsible for services aimed at preventing child abuse, dependency, neglect, juvenile delinquency, mental health disorders, and drug and alcohol abuse among children and youth. In fulfillment of this mission, this agency provides training, resources, public education, services through contracts with community-based organizations, and direct services. The Resource Center is a good source of quality educational materials on parenting, family life, prevention, etc.

302/892-4505 (voice)

Delaware Fatherhood/Family Coalition – This coalition of agencies and organizations was developed to build upon efforts to increase community collaboration and strengthen resources which support the involvement of residential and non-residential fathers in the lives of their children, build upon healthy adult relationships, and decrease the barriers that may challenge those efforts. The coalition conducted a Responsible Fatherhood survey and promoted the results to influence both program development and public policy.

Delaware Healthy Marriage Coalition – This coalition is a group of concerned and committed agencies, organizations and individuals that plan and implement healthy marriage education and training services for couples, families and those who work with them. It helps those who choose marriage for themselves to acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve and sustain healthy relationships.

302/225-1040 (voice) 302/225-1041 (fax)
www.dhmi.org

Delaware Helpline – This is a comprehensive guide to health and human services available in Delaware, not only those provided by public agencies but also those available from voluntary organizations. Most services are delivered by telephone, but Delaware Helpline also publishes a useful Quick Reference Directory.

1-800/464-4357 (voice, statewide)
1-800/273-9500 (voice, out-of-state)
302/577-5740 (fax)
www.delawarehelpline.org

Hearing Loss Association of America Delaware Chapters (HLADE)
(302) 388-9459;

HLADE – is to open the world of communication to all individuals with hearing loss – adults and children alike – by providing information, education, support, and advocacy. We support children and adults with hearing loss through support groups, Education & Training Programs and on-line support. We also support families and professionals, and we provide support in setting up local support groups.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Delaware (NAMI)
www.namidelaware.org
Adults:
Crisis Intervention Services, 24/7 – (800) 652-2929
Crisis Stabilization/Recovery Response Center:

Northern Delaware 24/7 – (302) 318-6070
Southern Delaware – (800) 345-6785

The Food Bank of Delaware

Newark – (302) 292-1305, 222 Lark Drive, Newark, DE 19702, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Milford – (302) 424-3301, 1040 Mattlind Way, Milford, DE 19963

Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Delaware
(800) 223-9074; Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Email –

Beautiful Gate Outreach Center
(302) 472-3002; www.bgate.org;
HIV Services (Faith Based): Testing, Education, and Counseling

II. Local Programs and Services

These local agencies and organizations provide program services specifically appropriate for fathers. See the following listing for contact information.
Catholic Charities – This organization provides a wide range of program services in support of family life, including professional counseling for individuals, couples and families; marriage preparation and enhancement; and help with domestic violence and substance abuse. It is statewide, with offices in all three counties (and on the Eastern Shore of Maryland).

Child, Inc. – This organization provides parenting skills training classes at locations throughout the State. It also provides counseling services for fathers, help with problems related to domestic violence, and special co-parenting support and training for divorced or separated parents. It is statewide.

Daybreak Counseling Services – This organization delivers individual, couples, and family counseling; marriage preparation and enhancement services, and training for clergy and other family helpers. It is statewide.

Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. – This organization provides comprehensive services for pregnant adolescents and adolescent parents. It also leads the Fathers Matter coalition, and provides training services, public policy meetings, and other special events. It is statewide.

Delaware Association for Children of Alcoholics – This specialized organization provides help with substance abuse issues, including prevention education and professional training. There are also supportive services for children or partners affected by the addictions of their parents or partners. It is statewide.

Division of Child Support Enforcement – This State agency is part of the Department of Health and Social Services and provides help in obtaining, modifying or enforcing child support orders. It helps fathers to establish paternity and supports efforts to promote responsible fatherhood. It is also statewide.

Harvest Community Development Corporation – This organization provides support and education for fathers as well as marriage preparation and counseling services. It serves the City of Wilmington.

Jewish Family Service of Delaware – This organization provides support, training and counseling for fathers as well as other parenting programs; marriage counseling, preparation and enhancement services, and help with domestic violence and substance abuse. It serves primarily New Castle County.

La Esperanza, Inc. – This organization includes a fatherhood component in a family life education and support program. It provides parent education and support services as well as professional counseling, marriage preparation and enhancement services, and help with domestic violence issues. It serves Sussex County with an emphasis on Latino families.

Parents Anonymous® – This program provides parent support and education, using a shared leadership model. It also recruits, trains and deploys Parent Leaders. It is statewide.

Community Resources

These are family support resources that clergy and other family helpers have told us are critical to promoting healthy adult relationships, including responsible fatherhood.

Employment Services:

Delaware Division of Employment and Training
Northern New Castle County. . . . . . . . 302-761-8085
Southern New Castle County. . . . . . . . 302-368-6622
Kent County. . . . . . . . . . . . 302-739-5473
Sussex County. . . . . . . . . . 302-856-5230

State Personnel Employment Services
New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . . . 302-577-8277
Kent County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-739-5458
Sussex County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-856-5966

Senior Community Service Employment Program
New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-255-9390
First State Community Action Agency: Sussex County. . . 302-856-7761

Latin American Community Center. . . . . . . . 302-655-7338

Modern Maturity Center (Kent County seniors)..302-734-1200

Neighborhood House Family Services . . . . . . . . . 302-652-3928
(South Wilmington)

American Legion Services (veterans). . . . . . . . 302-628-5221

Job Training Services:

Delaware Skills Center. . . . . . . . . . 302-654-5392

Job Skills Training Delaware Technical & Community College
New Castle County. . . . . . . . 302-571-5313
Kent County. . . . . . . . 302-739-7313
Sussex County. . . . . . . . 302-856-5400

Job Corps
New Castle County. . . . . . . 302-230-2572
Kent/Sussex Counties. . . . . . . . 302-674-1109

Professional Staffing Associates. . . . . . . . 302-652-3519

Senior Community Service Employment Program
New Castle County. . . . . . . 302-255-9390
Sussex County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-856-7761

Sussex Tech Adult Education Division. . . . . . . . 302-856-9035

The Ministry of Caring. . . . . . . . . . . . 302-428-3702

Housing Services:

Wilmington Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . 302-429-6700

Wilmington Section 8. . . . . . . . 302-483-6703 ext. 10

New Castle County Housing Assistance (Section 8). . . . . 302-395-5600

Delaware State Housing Authority (Kent/Sussex Counties)
Kent County……………..………………………….…..……..739-7416
Sussex County…………………………….……….…….……337-0219

Dover Housing Authority………………………………….……..302-678-1865

Newark Housing Authority………………………..…………..302-366-0826

First State Community Action Agency
New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . 302-636-9070
Kent County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-674-1355
Sussex County. . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-856-7761

Latin American Community Center</strong. . . . . . 302-655-7338

WCCNPAC (West Center City Wilmington). . . . . . . 302-658-5320

Kingswood Community Ctr (Northeast Wilmington). . . . . . . 302-764-9022

Interfaith Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-995-7428

Habitat for Humanity
New Castle County. . . . . . . . 302-652-0365
Kent County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-698-1939
Sussex County. . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-855-1153

Neighborhood Housing Counseling Program (Wilmington). . . . . 302-652-3928

Community Housing, Inc. . . . . . . . . 302-652-3991

YWCA of New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . . 302-658-7161

Financial Literacy/Budget Counseling:

First State Community Action Agency (Kent, Sussex Counties)
Kent County. . . . . . . . . . . 302-674-1355
Sussex County. . . . . . . . . . 302-856-7761

Neighborhood House (southern New Castle County). . . . 302-378-7217

Consumer Credit Counseling. . . . . . . . 800-642-2227

Delaware Money Management Program (seniors, disabled). . . . . 800-223-9074

Substance Abuse Intervention Services:

Delaware Division of Substance Abuse & Mental Health. . . . . . . . 302-255-9399

Brandywine Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-656-2348

Aquila Outpatient Treatment (adolescents)
New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . . . 302-999-1106
Middletown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-376-8610
Georgetown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-856-9746

Child Mental Health & Substance Abuse Outpatient Services. . . . . . . . 800-722-7710

1212 Corporation Drug Abuse Support Program. . . . . 302-764-4048

CORAS Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services. . . . . . 866-477-5345

Kirkwood Recovery Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-691-0140

Tau House (Georgetown). . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-422-8338

Claymont Treatment Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-792-0700

Meadow Wood Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-328-3330

Marriage and Family Counseling:

Catholic Charities Counseling Services
New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-655-9624
Kent County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-674-1600
Sussex County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-856-9578

Children and Families First
New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-658-5177
Kent County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-674-8384
Sussex County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-856-2388
Statewide Intake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-734-2388

Daybreak Counseling Services
Northern New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-448-1450
Southern New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-272-0625
Sussex County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-422-7021
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-632-8842

Delaware Guidance Services
New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-652-3948
Kent County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-678-3020
Eastern Sussex County (Lewes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-645-5338
Western Sussex County (Seaford). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-262-3505

Family Counseling at Jewish Family Service. . . . . . . . . . . 302-478-9411

Delaware Family Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-995-9600

Domestic Violence Intervention Services:

Catholic Charities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-656-9624

Child, Inc. (New Castle County). . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-762-8989

Peoples Place II (Kent, Sussex Counties). . . . . . . 302-422-8033

YWCA of New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-655-0039

Parenting Services:

Child, Inc.
New Castle County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-762-8989

Jewish Family Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-478-9411

Parents Anonymous®
New Castle County (Child Inc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-762-8989

Contact Us

Address:
Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families
2629 W. 19th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806