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.
DCPAP Office Hours
- When:Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12–2 p.m.
- How:Submit the form to receive session details and a link.
Get expert guidance from a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Discuss de-identified questions and receive guidance and support for patients under 21 who are facing behavioral or mental health concerns.
Office Hours are for provider use only and are not intended for families or patients.
Common topics for consultations:
- ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and other mental health concerns
- Medication management and treatment considerations
- Disruptive behavioral problems
We look forward to supporting you!
Complete this form to request access. You can also easily add Office Hours to your calendar — just a helpful reminder that will not block your availability. Optional notifications are available via email or calendar alerts.
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.
Upcoming Trainings
Side Effects of Atypical Antisychotics
30-minute lunch time training for pediatric & family serving PCPs with DCPAP consultant, Dr. Markian Pazuniak.
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- Free
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
While we strive to provide resources and outside services to help you care for patients up to age 21, this list is not comprehensive and may not include all available services.
Delaware 2-1-1 and 2-1-1/Help Me Grow
For consideration of higher-level care services, Delaware 211 serves individuals of all ages. Help Me Grow, accessed through 211, is specifically for children from birth to age 8.
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.
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS)
Resources for children under 18 experiencing a crisis.
Adult crisis support
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.
Community Resources
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.
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.
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.
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
Delaware 2-1-1 and 2-1-1/Help Me Grow
For consideration of higher-level care services, Delaware 211 serves individuals of all ages. Help Me Grow, accessed through 211, is specifically for children from birth to age 8.
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