Everybody needs help sometimes, and you don’t have to deal with a mental health crisis on your own. The Dover Mental Health Hotline is a free resource you can reach out to that connects you with local mental health providers and service organizations. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the stress of daily life, coping with depression or anxiety or having an acute episode of hallucinations or suicidal thoughts, reaching out to the Dover crisis line can be the first step toward better mental health.
Mental Health Facts About the Dover Area
If you’re having a mental or emotional health crisis in Dover, you can take comfort in knowing you’re far from being alone. In February 2021, nearly 33% of adults in Delaware reported at least some of the symptoms of anxiety or depression. Of these, a distressing 17% said they had no access to the help they needed. These issues have created real problems for people living in Dover.
- More than 42,000 adults in Delaware have a serious mental illness that interferes with their daily lives.
- More than 9,000 teens aged 12-17 also have a serious mental illness in Delaware.
- Fully 45.5% of Delaware teens with depression don’t have access to treatment and aren’t being treated.
- A person in Delaware commits suicide roughly once every 72 hours, and 38,000 adults have at least some thoughts of suicide each year.
- Around 25% of people with a mental health condition have been jailed for various reasons, which contributes to over 2 million arrests a year.
- Mental health or substance abuse problems affect 30%-40% of people who’ve been arrested, and as much as 20% of the jail and prison population has issues with both conditions.
- From 2011 to 2021, the Dover Police Department reported an 82% increase in welfare checks of at-risk individuals, a 69% increase in assistance calls for people in crisis and a 7% increase in “suicidal subject” calls.
Professional Help From the Dover Mental Health Hotline
With mental health in Dover as fragile as it is, it’s no wonder so many people are feeling the need to get help from friendly, approachable professionals like the ones at the Dover Mental Health Hotline. We partner with these local agencies to help you get the service you need to restore good mental health.
James W. Williams State Service Center
The James W. Williams State Service Center is a one-stop resource for addressing several social and mental health needs for Dover citizens. This office can set you up with an application for Medicaid, various low-income supports and limited crisis interventions. (302) 857-5000
Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC)
The Delaware Psychiatric Center is a community of mental health and substance abuse specialists who can work with you to manage issues as diverse as mild depression, mental health emergencies and long-term substance abuse disorders. (302) 255-2700
Wilmington Hospital Emergency Department
The C.A.P.E.S. Unit at Wilmington Hospital cares for acute mental health emergency cases in a safe clinical setting. The goal of the treatment team at C.A.P.E.S. is to stabilize your situation and direct you to the appropriate mental health resources for long-term treatment. (302) 428-2118
Mobile Crisis Intervention Services
Mobile Crisis Intervention Services provides 24-hour crisis interventions at your home or other location, wherever you are when you need them. The service also deals with drug overdoses and social issues, such as marital problems and domestic disturbances. (800) 652-2929
The Dover Help Line Is Here to Help
Regardless of the nature of your mental health crisis, the compassionate professionals at Mental Health Hotline are here to help you 24/7. Call whenever you need immediate help. Your identity can be kept confidential, and assistance is free.