The support you need to help your pediatric patients with behavioral health needs is here. (up to age 21)
The Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program (DCPAP) offers resources, guidance, and consulation with a child and adolescent psychiatrist or behavioral health team member. DCPAP is a provider-to-provider service and is not intended for use by families or patients.
Your pediatric patients with behavioral health needs can get help now, not weeks from now.
Together with DCPAP, get quicker access to considerations for evidence-based interventions and resources for youth (up to 21), to streamline your patient care.
Need Immediate Help?
For an Emergency
Contact 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency room.Contact Lifeline
Child Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS)
Child Abuse Report Line
Report abuse and neglect.
1-800-292-9582Adult Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) Hotline
Northern DE: 1-800-652-2929
Southern DE: 1-800-345-6785
Adult Protective Services
Report abuse and neglect.
1-888-277-4302
How DCPAP Works
First, to , fill out a few details.
There are many ways to request our help and guidance:
Call or text us at 302-513-0929, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Or submit a service request.
Share de-identified details about the patient: gender, birth year, screens completed, presenting issues.
A board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist will respond to your consultation request.
A behavioral health care coordinator can connect you with resources and/or referral options.
Note: DCPAP tracks requests to identify future needs.
PCP-to-Psychiatrist Consultation
PCPs request a telehealth consultation and receive a response from a child and adolescent psychiatrist within 24 hours. PCPs present de-identified patient information and receive clinical considerations around screening, diagnosis, treatment, and resource/referral support. Psychiatric clinical considerations are shared via electronic encounter form, as reference for the provider.
Resource/Referral with Behavioral Health Team Member
Along with treatment considerations, DCPAP can assist PCPs by providing tailored resource/referral support based on the PCP’s specified needs for the patient (up to 21).
Training and Education
DCPAP will provide in-person or virtual sessions for your team, hosted by our consulting child and adolescent psychiatrists. We also have a library of training sessions available to you at no cost through our Learning Management System (LMS). DCPAP consultations also provide skills enhancement and education about mental health diagnosis and treatment.
It’s Easy to Get Started
Interested providers, including pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants caring for patients up to age 21 can register for DCPAP.
DCPAP is a provider-to-provider service and is not intended for use by families or patients.
Additional Resources
Below are resources and outside services that can help.
Delaware 2-1-1 and 2-1-1/Help Me Grow
For consideration of higher-level care services for children up to 18 years of age.
Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services (DPBHS)
DPBHS Information and Referral Unit. Behavioral health support and referrals for children and families. Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Behavioral health support and referrals for children and families.
Resources for children under 18 experiencing a crisis.
1-800-969-HELP (4357)
For adult psychiatric or substance abuse crises. Northern DE: 1-800-652-2929 Southern DE: 1-800-345-6785
Adult Protective Services (APS)
To file a report of harm or ask for help regarding the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult. For Delaware relay services, dial 7-1-1.
Emotional Health
Child Mind Institute
A nonprofit providing expert care and support for children with mental health and learning disorders. Find information to help support you when struggling with emotional health challenges.
Help is Here.
Your emotional well-being matters. Experiencing a mental health challenge can be confusing and frightening. You or someone you care about may be suffering and need help. But you may not know where to turn. Help is Here. Call the Delaware Hope Line for free 24/7 counseling, coaching, and support as well as links to mental health, addiction, and crisis services.
First Community Directory
Parent Information Center (PIC) of Delaware
An organization that works to inform, educate, and advocate to improve outcomes for children with disabilities, providing information, individual assistance, and training to parents.
Department of Health and Social Services, Bureau of Health Equity
An information resource for community services and resources throughout Delaware.
Division of Health and Social Services Bureau of Health Equity
Promoting health equity and reducing disparities in Delaware.
Mental Health Association in Delaware (MHA)
Resources and support to manage mental health and find the care you need.
Behavioral health support and referrals for children and families.
Resources for children under 18 experiencing a crisis.
1-800-969-HELP (4357)
For adult psychiatric or substance abuse crises. Northern DE: 1-800-652-2929 Southern DE: 1-800-345-6785
Adult Protective Services (APS)
To file a report of harm or ask for help regarding the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult. For Delaware relay services, dial 7-1-1.
Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services and support for mental health and addiction.
First Community Directory
Department of Health and Social Services, Bureau of Health Equity
An information resource for community services and resources throughout Delaware.
Division of Health and Social Services Bureau of Health Equity
Promoting health equity and reducing disparities in Delaware.
Mental Health Association in Delaware (MHA)
Resources and support to manage mental health and find the care you need.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Delaware
Education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Leading research on mental health to improve treatment and understanding.
Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Promotes the understanding and treatment of child and adolescent mental health.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s Family Fact Sheets
Provides information on child and adolescent mental health.
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware
Improving children’s health and education through family and professional support.
Autism Delaware
Offers resources, advocacy, and support for individuals with autism, as well as their families.
Birth to Three Delaware (b23de)
Early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
Psychology Today
Articles and insights on mental health, behavior, and psychology from experts and professionals.
Treatment Connections
Helps individuals find and connect with behavioral health and substance use treatment and services.
Referral Searches
Psychology Today
Articles and insights on mental health, behavior, and psychology from experts and professionals.
Treatment Connections
Helps individuals find and connect with behavioral health and substance use treatment and services.
Additional Local and National Resources
Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services and support for mental health and addiction.
First Community Directory
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