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August is National Wellness Month

Preparing for Back to School

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Community Resources & More!

August is observed as National Wellness Month, which focuses heavily on self-care, stress management, and emotional or mental well-being as people transition from summer into fall. It covers a broad definition of wellness that includes physical activity, nutrition, sleep, mindfulness and emotional health. The observance is aimed at anyone wanting to build healthier habits. Small changes make a big difference. These transitions from summer to fall are sometimes challenging and especially important as youth return to the stressors and structure of the school year. This month is the time to prepare for, establish good routines around and identify community and school services/resources to support youth mental health. Read more below.

The start of a new school can be a time of transition that can produce both excitement and stress. Preparing for Back to School may involve setting a child "up for success" with materials, resources and services. New clothes, school supplies and lunch boxes are just the start. New routines, relationships and requirements can highlight existing issues and bring new issues to the forefront. Consider plans such as a 504 or IEP to address academic challenges. Identifying mental health needs for students now may also be beneficial.

• 50% of individuals with mental health conditions experience symptoms during adolescence. Puberty is a vulnerable time for the onset of conditions like anxiety, depression, mood disorders and more. 



• Comprehensive screening can help families and schools identify students who need support and connect them with appropriate resources. Early (and ongoing) screening and intervention for mental health needs can improve outcomes and build resilience in children and adolescents.

• Mental health and other support services can be accessed through School-Based Health Centers, open to all students, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. https://www.dethrives.com/SBHC

View recorded school related training sessions 
on the DCPAP YouTube channel.

 School Based Interventions

Bullying

School Refusal

Delaware is working to reduce children and families going to the ER and calling 911. Families of children in need should be directed to the MRSS crisis hotline. In addition to reducing ER and 911 contact, calling the hotline will also provide children/youth access to 45 days of follow-up supportive services. 

Child Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) 
1-800-969-HELP (4357)


Adult Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) Hotline 
Northern DE 1-800-652-2929 Southern DE 1-800-345-6785

If an Emergency: Contact 911 or

Go to your local emergency room.

Contact Lifeline Dial 988 or 1-800-262-9800 https://www.contactlifeline.org/

Child Abuse Report Line

(Report Abuse & Neglect) 1-800-292-9582

Adult Protective Services 
(Report Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation) 1-888-277-4302

For consideration of higher level of 
care services for children up to 18 years:

Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services 
DPBHS Information and Referral Unit



Call: 302-633-2571 or 1-800-722-7710 
Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

E-mail: DSCYF_Intake_General@delaware.gov

Office Hours for PCPs every Monday thru Thursday
from 12 – 2 PM, allowing DCPAP to offer live psychiatric consultation to PCPs 4 days per week.

PCPs - Need the link for Office Hours? 
Email mindy.webb1@delaware.gov

PCPs can ask DCPAP for assessment, treatment

and support resources for specific patients anytime

via email, phone, text or website.

Check for additional resources below.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Help is Here Delaware

Delaware HOPE Line 24 Hours/7 Days Week 
1-833-946-7333

Division of Public Health DE Thrives

Delaware 2-1-1 & 2-1-1/Help Me Grow

For consideration of higher level of care services

for children up to 18 years of age:


Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services

DPBHS Information and Referral Unit

weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

302-633-2571 or 1-800-722-7710 

or email at: DSCYF_Intake_General@delaware.gov

Delaware Behavioral Health Resources

for Children Under 18 Experiencing a Crisis:

Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS)

1-800-969-HELP (4357)

To File a Report of Abuse or Neglect of a Child:

Child Abuse Report Line 

1-800-292-9582

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting

Delaware Behavioral Health Resources

for Adults Experiencing a Crisis:

For Adult Psychiatric or Substance Abuse Crisis:

Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS)

Northern DE: 1-800-652-2929

Southern DE: 1-800-345-6785

Mobile Crisis Intervention Services

Crisis Hotline - Contact Lifeline

Dial 988 or 1-800-262-9800

contactlifeline.org



To File a Report of Harm or Ask for Help

for Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation of an Adult:

Adult Protective Services (APS)

1-888-277-4302 (1-888-APS-4302)

For Delaware Relay services, dial 711.

Adult Protective Services

Additional Local & National Resources:

Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health

SAMHSA National Helpline

Confidential free help, from public health agencies,            

to find substance use treatment and information.  

1-800-662-4357

First Community Directory

Division of Health & Social Services Bureau of Health Equity



Child Mind Institute

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Association Delaware (MHA)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Delaware

NAMI Local Delaware Resources

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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PCPs can Speak with Consulting Psychiatrists Live Online.

Join us Monday thru Thursday between 12 – 2 PM!

DCPAP Consultation Line 302-513-0929

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DCPAP Phone:

Consultation Line 302-513-0929

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Joseph Hughes, MBA

Project Manager

joseph.hughes1@delaware.gov

Mindy Webb, LCSW

Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

mindy.webb1@delaware.gov

Madie Moses, MBA

Data Coordinator & Project Support Specialist

madison.moses@delaware.gov

DCPAP Disclaimer Details:

Requests to DCPAP result in the sharing of clinical concerns and considerations based on information presented during professional-to-professional psychiatric consultation. It does not infer a direct patient contact by the consulting psychiatrist nor a direct psychiatric evaluation of a specific patient. Clinical assessment may not be complete and may require further direct patient and record assessment by the treating clinician, or referral of the patient for direct assessment by a psychiatrist or appropriate mental health professional.