This Month We’re Going Purple

The entire First State is going purple. Delaware Goes Purple is a monthlong program to raise awareness of substance abuse and involve our community and youth to stand up against substance abuse. Join us.

Nearly every day, someone in Delaware loses the battle against heroin, prescription painkillers, or other addictive drugs. Teens and adults need to talk about substance use and understand the risks and consequences.

One of the greatest challenges for people seeking help is the stigma surrounding their addiction. Those struggling should not be ashamed of their disease or keep it hidden.  Delaware Goes Purple empowers the community to stand up, erase the stigma, and support people who need it most.

Join us on social media to share information and education about substance use, stigma, and addiction.

To learn more and get involved, visit delawaregoespurple.com




If you or someone you know is experiencing a substance abuse or mental health emergency, please call 911. If you’d like more information on substance abuse recovery services in Delaware, please call 211 to talk to one of our support specialists.


Catholic Charities – Addiction/Substance Abuse Recovery Support Program (SUSSEX COUNTY)
This program provides routine outpatient treatment for addiction recovery, mental health concerns. Services include assessments; individual counseling; psychiatric and mental health treatment as needed including medication services; family psycho-education and therapy. Must be in active recovery to be admitted. Learn More.

Catholic Charities – Addiction/Substance Abuse Recovery Support Program (KENT COUNTY)
This program provides routine outpatient treatment for addiction recovery, mental health concerns. Services include assessments; individual counseling; psychiatric and mental health treatment as needed including medication services; family psycho-education and therapy. Must be in active recovery to be admitted. Learn More.

Catholic Charities – Addiction/Substance Abuse Recovery Support Program (NEW CASTLE COUNTY)
This program provides routine outpatient treatment for addiction recovery, mental health concerns. Services include assessments; individual counseling; psychiatric and mental health treatment as needed including medication services; family psycho-education; and therapy.  Must be in active recovery to be admitted. Learn More.

State of Delaware – Division of Substance Abuse & Mental health, Administration
Provides mental health and substance abuse services to Delaware adults, either directly or through contracts with private providers. Operates Delaware Psychiatric Center, the state psychiatric hospital. Provides 24/7 mental health Mobile Crisis Services statewide (800-652-2929). Operates three Community Mental Health Clinics (Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown) that provide mental health services for those involved with the court system through its Treatment Access Centers (TASC) located throughout the state. 24/7 helpline: 888-850-8888. Learn More.

SODAT – Delaware, Substance Abuse Assessment and Counseling
SODAT-Delaware, Inc. provides outpatient substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families experiencing problems due to chemical use.  Services include assessment, case management, as well as individual, group, and family counseling. Funding is provided by a variety of sources. Learn More.

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