Health and Human Services
Delaware offers an abundance of health and social services resources to promote the health and well being of all in Delaware.
Contact Information
Health and Social Services
Office of the Secretary
Main Building
1901 N. DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 255-9040
Featured
Fight the Flu! Get the Flu Vaccine!
Get the latest information about the flu from the Delaware Division of Public Health. Learn whether and how it affects Delaware, and find out how you can protect yourself and your family.
Learn how the flu spreads, get flu clinic locations, news, FAQ's, updates and related information. Visit Influenza (Flu) Information.
General Health & Wellness
Disease Prevention, Management and Care
Health Insurance
Delaware's Health Insurance Marketplace provides information and resources for Delaware individuals and families, business owners, and health care providers about the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Delaware Department of Insurance offers a collection of information and links to help users understand the Affordable Care Act.
Visit Delaware's Health Insurance Marketplace and Find a health insurance coverage plan that is right for your needs.
Family Planning & Healthcare Resources
Please Note
- For additional health information relating to children's health and welleness, please view the Children's Topics Page
- For Domestic Violence Emergencies call 911 or text 911.
Also find Victim Services resources at the DVCC website. - For health information related to safety, please view the Health and Personal Safety Topics Page
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services
Important
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, have taken an overdose, or have harmed yourself in any way, DIAL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY
Or you may contact Crisis Intervention Services by contacting them at:
Northern Delaware Hotline, call: 800-652-2929
Southern Delaware Hotline, call: 800-345-6785
Programs & Human Services
Find assistance with benefits such as WIC, SNAP, medicaid, and social services. Apply for and check elegibility using the ASSIST On-Line service.
The Department of Health and Social Services along with other government and non-government agencies serve those in need of assistance.
Citizens with Disabilities
The Developmental Disabilities Council provides resources for parents, caregivers and teachers for transitioning disabled teens and young adults to adulthood. The Developmental Disabilities Council's mission is to work to ensure that people with developmental disabilities enjoy the same quality of life as the rest of society.
The Governor’s Advisory Council For Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) serves as the review board for policies, procedures and practices related to the delivery of services for all residents with exceptionalities or disabilities in Delaware from birth to death.
Senior Resources
Seniors and their caregivers may access a variety of services, resources to support their continously living vibrant and meaningful lives.
ASSIST On-Line is an online quesitonaire which lets Delawareans including caregivers check eligibility and apply for assistance. The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) offers answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Senior Resources
Adult Abuse Registry
Caregiver Information and Support
Congregate Meals
Dart Paratransit Services
Eldercare Locator (Federal Housing and Assisted Living Resources)
Hispanic Outreach
Legal Services for Seniors
Medical Transportation
Medicare Insurance Counseling - DMAB
Medicare Part-D
Medicare - Find a Near by Care Provider
Senior Employment Program
Services for the Aging & Disabled
Social Security, Medicare and Disability Benefits Online [Federal]
Nursing Home Comparisons [Non-State Link]
Nursing Home Complaint Reporting
Ombudsman (Complaint Investigation)
Delaware Veterans Home
Research Publications, Forms & Media
State, Federal & Non-Government Organizations
Cancer Consortium
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition [Non-State Link]
Delaware Council on Gambling Problems [Non-State Link]
Delaware Hospice [Non-State Link]
Division of Public Health
Delaware Drug Courts
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Section
Health Care Commission
Health Fund Advisory Committee
