Types of Support Groups
Depression support groups are peer-led groups for individuals experiencing or who have experienced Clinical Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder, or Dysthymia.
Anxiety support groups are peer-led groups for individuals experiencing or who have experienced Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and/or specific phobias. The groups use a self-help book on anxiety disorders for discussion during each meeting.
SOS support groups are peer-led groups for individuals who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide. These groups provide insight and comfort to individuals dealing with the trauma and tragedy of a loss to suicide.
PPD support groups are professionally run groups for mothers experiencing or who have experienced Post-Partum Depression. The PPD support groups are sponsored collaboratively by MHA and the Latin American Community Center.
SAM support groups are professionally run groups for family and friends of people whose deaths were sudden and/or violent. A monthly newsletter discussing coping with sudden and/or violent death is also provided. The SAM support groups are sponsored by MHA and funded through the Delaware Criminal Justice Council.
Families & Caregivers support groups are professionally run groups for parents and/or caregivers of a child with emotional difficulties. Services and resources for family members and/or caregivers are available. Stipends are available to help with childcare or transportation needs. The Families & Caregivers support groups are sponsored by MHA and funded through the Division of Child Mental Health Services.
If you are experiencing a crisis, please call Crisis Intervention:
New Castle - (302) 577-2484 - Kent/Sussex - (800) 345-6785
or go the nearest hospital or emergency center, or call 911.
New Castle - (302) 577-2484 - Kent/Sussex - (800) 345-6785
or go the nearest hospital or emergency center, or call 911.