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- EIN 51-0071906
- (302) 652-3948
- 1213 Delaware Ave Wilmington DE 19806 USA
- www.delawareguidance.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community Mental Health Centers, Mental Health
Mission: Delaware Guidance Services exists to provide quality therapeutic services to children, youth, and their families to increase their social, emotional, and behavioral wellness.
Results: DGS does not turn a child away because of an inability to pay and is one of the only organizations in the state safeguarding the mental health of children in the lower income demographic. Over 80% of the children served receive Medicaid and approximately 90% have household incomes under $30,000. Despite the inherent challenges in serving this population, outcome studies consistently show DGS rating higher than the national average in treatment success.
Target demographics: children and youth in need of mental health counseling treatment.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 10,000 children and youth
Geographic areas served: all three counties in the State of Delaware
Programs: Outpatient counseling including psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and medication management; Parent-Child Interaction Therapy; school-based counseling services; intensive outpatient services; family-based mental health services; and crisis services for children in immediate danger of hurting themselves or others.