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DE Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Programs

The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Programs (DSAMH) provides many services to those who are in need of treatment, who would like to find out more information about the Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC), or for those who would link to find out more information on prevention services.

Treatment Programs:

Community Mental Health

·                 Provides mental health treatment, community counseling and support services.

·                 Provides supported housing services that promote independent living and community integration.

·                 Provides Mobile Crisis intervention services.

Delaware Psychiatric Center

·                 Provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and inpatient treatment.

Substance Abuse

·                 Provides substance abuse treatment and prevention services.

·                 Refers and treat persons who present with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders.

·                 Treatment Access Center (TASC): Provides assessment and case management services for clients sentenced by the Drug Court.

Prevention Programs:

Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health provides administrative oversight of substance abuse prevention activities to at-risk populations, conducts Needs Assessments for substance abuse prevention services, provides training and technical assistance in research-based curricula, and coordinates and monitors the state's Synar activities.

Synar is an amendment that is attached to the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant legislation. The Synar amendment requires states:

·                   to have a law in effect that prohibits the sale and distribution of tobacco products to minors under the age of 18;

·                   and, to enforce such laws. States are required to demonstrate at least an 80% compliance rate.

As the Single State Agency in Delaware for Substance Abuse services, DSAMH has the responsibility to design, implement, fund and oversee a network of prevention programs for Delaware residents 18 years of age and older.

Currently DSAMH contracts with three community providers to provide prevention services to individuals 18-25 years in all three counties of the state. These programs provide multi-cultural comprehensive services for young adults. Session topics are targeted at specific risk and intervention factors.

The Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF) provides Substance Abuse prevention services to those under the age of 18.

Contact Information

Call 302-255-9399 or visit: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsamh/contact.html

Additional Information

NOTE: Delaware Helpline is a free service that can provide additional information about many Delaware human services and agencies, and referrals to community resources. You can call the Helpline weekdays at 1 800 464 HELP (1 800 464 4357) or from out of state at 1 800 273 9500. Visit the Delaware Helpline website at:
http://www.delawarehelpline.org/

NOTE: Delaware ASSIST is a web site that allows individuals and community based organizations access to screen and apply for a broad range of social programs. The self-screening questionnaire can tell you which Social Service Programs you and the members of your household may be eligible to receive. The application lets you apply online for Social Service Programs offered by the State of Delaware. Visit the ASSIST website at:
https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/

Synar Amendment: Further information about the Synar Amendment, including the most recent annual report, regulation requirements, FAQs, etc. may be found on the federal SAMHSA website at:
http://prevention.samhsa.gov/tobacco/

See Also:

Bridge Intervention Services (BIS)

Source:

http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsamh/

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