Welcome to MHA

The Mental Health Association in Delaware promotes improved mental well being for all individuals and families in Delaware through education, support, and advocacy.

The Mental Health Association in Delaware (MHA) is a statewide, nonprofit organization founded in 1932 to promote mental health. MHA provides services throughout Delaware, and our focus is education, support and advocacy for mental health issues.

The Mental Health Association is an affiliate of Mental Health America and served for many years as a Community Outreach Partner for the National Institute of Mental Health. MHA was recognized by the NAACP Wilmington Chapter with the Healthcare Advocacy Award in 2019, and recognized as a “Healthy Delaware Hero” by Healthy Delaware in 2010.

Featured Events

Join us May 1st and 2nd for a Virtual Walk for Suicide Prevention!

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Depression Screening Day

Wondering about your mental health? Take a screening online!

There is a choice of 13 screens to determine if you have one or several of a number of mental health disorders.

The Covid-19 virus may have changed the way we meet, but it has not stopped Depression from affecting millions of Americans. An estimated 16 million U.S. Adults, almost 7% of the population, had at least one major depressive episode in the past year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug abuse are on the rise. We need to reach those individuals who need to be connected to helpful resources.

So take a screening today at: https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/mhainde

News & Events

Please note the following event announcements:

Join us at our 20th Annual Empowering Community Wellness Symposium on May 6 from 9AM to 12PM
Please join us for E-Racing the Blues South – A Virtual Walk for Suicide Prevention on May 2 and 3
We are offering virtual training including QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) and MHFA (Mental Health First Aid). Email jsmolowitz@mhainde.org for more information.
We are offering wellness groups virtually for those experiencing depression, anxiety, and loss of a loved one to suicide. Please contact Rochelle Balan at rbalan@mhainde.org or Shynia Baldwin at (302) 597-8130 for more information.
Men’s Virtual Support Group
Women’s Virtual Support Group
Virtual Karioke and Game Night