Wanted: Youth Peer Support Specialist
Would you like to mentor someone, a peer your own age, who may be struggling and needs DGS mental health services?
Preventing more overdoses among kids
Why Delaware believes schools, parents are key to preventing more overdoses among kids.
Social Media Affecting Your Child’s Mental Health?
U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory about social media’s impact on youth mental health. While social media can provide benefits for some children and youth, there is a growing body of research about potential harms social media use poses.
Pride Month 2023
June is pride month. Celebrate the ones you love by supporting local businesses, non-profits, and community groups that uplift and enrich the lives of LGBTQIA+ people in Delaware!
A Collaborative Community that meets students where they are
By working hand in hand with our community, we create a comprehensive and nurturing environment where young minds flourish.
Youth Suicide Rates Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Youth suicide rates increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study supported by National Institute of Mental Health.
Indeed We Are On Indeed
Our employees tell us DGS is a great place to work. There is opportunity for work-life balance, challenging work, and a supportive and stimulating work environment.
DGS’s and CEB New Partnership
DGS establishes at the Community Education Building in Wilmington.
DGS receives American Gift Fund donation
$25k donation from the American Gift Fund. Funds support critical behavioral health services for Delaware youth.
Experts weigh in on best ways to protect kids from cyberbullying
A recent survey by the RCMP found that 31% of Canadian youth say they have been cyberbullied before.
Mental health is key to a child’s overall health
Many children will experience a mental health and/or substance use problem before age 18. In a survey of 80,000 youth around the world, 1 in 4 reported depressive symptoms and 1 in 5 experienced anxiety symptoms.
Student mental health crisis much vaster
The crisis of student mental health is much vaster than we realize. Schools surveyed have voiced concerns about student depression, anxiety and trauma.
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