


Youth in crisis: Officials discuss mental health issues
The mental health crisis is defined by the family, noted Malia Boone, youth crisis services program manager for Mobile Response and Stabilization Services — especially when dealing with the emotional stress placed upon them now.
Crisis Clinician – Dover, DE
Assess and counsel individuals in crisis regarding psychological and emotional problems (such as out of control behavior, suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or family problems) while maintaining safety and implementing therapeutic treatment plans in a community based setting.

House Bill 100 supports mental health units in schools
State representatives make special visit to Frederick Douglass Elementary to introduce House Bill 100.

Gannett Foundation awards grant to local organization
DGS received a grant from the Gannett Foundation. Funds to be used to provide incentives, rewards, and enrichment activities for the disadvantaged children in our care.

Social Skills Groups
Friendships are an important part of life and a must-have for protecting our mental health. They boost happiness, reduce stress, improve self-confidence and self-worth, and help us cope with traumas.

Holly Ball 2017 Beneficiary
Patty McCoy and Gigi Slattery, Holly Ball chairmen, recently presented our Executive Director Jill Rogers with a $20,000 contribution at the 2017 Holly Ball.

DGS Names Executive Director
Delaware Guidance Services is pleased to welcome Jill Rogers, as its new Executive Director. Jill succeeds Executive Director Bruce Kelsey, LCSW, who retired in October after 40 years of service to DGS and Delaware children and families.