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 consultation 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:Mondays, 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 YouTube Channel
Upcoming Trainings

DCPAP Team
Joseph (Joe) Hughes, MBA, serves as the project manager for the Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program (DCPAP). In this role, he provides strategic leadership across program development, budgeting, contract management, and grant administration. He guides the program’s vision, maintains operational efficiency, and ensures that resources are in place to support long-term sustainability. Joe also oversees reporting and evaluation processes, supporting DCPAP’s continued alignment with state and federal goals.
Joe is the president of J. Arthur OP&C, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in operations, planning, and support for federally funded programs. He brings over two decades of leadership experience in mental health and public health systems, including nine years with the Delaware Division of Public Health and five years with the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Before joining DCPAP, he worked as an evaluator for the Delaware Children’s Department, after retiring from state service in 2014 and transitioning into independent consulting.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Delaware State University, a Master of Business Administration in healthcare administration from Wilmington University, and a graduate certificate in program evaluation from the University of Connecticut.
Joe brings grounded, systems-level expertise to mental health programming and public health preparedness. He has been with DCPAP since its inception and plans to see the program through to sustainability before eventually passing the torch. When he’s not steering large-scale programs, he enjoys a good baseball game, a day by the pool, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Mindy Webb is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who has served as the behavioral health care coordinator with the Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program (DCPAP) since 2019. Mindy facilitates all direct services provided by DCPAP, including consultation requests, resource/referral requests, and training. Mindy generates the DCPAP monthly e-newsletter and supports community outreach.
Mindy graduated from the University of Buffalo with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology in 1991 and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in 1993, with a focus on child and family therapy. Mindy is a veteran social worker with extensive experience working as a clinician, a case manager, an educator, and a service and program coordinator with both children and families across nonprofit, pediatric health, clinical, home, community, and school-based settings.
Mindy has been a contractor with the state of Delaware since 2008, serving first as a clinical team lead for the introduction of young children’s mental health and then as the community-based young child wellness coordinator for Project LAUNCH with the Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services (DPBHS) before joining DCPAP.
Mindy is an Army brat and has always enjoyed a lifestyle that introduces new people, places, and adventures. She loves time with her family, movies, cooking, and reading —and she’s frequently found belting out tunes with the radio.
Madison (Madie) Moses serves as the data coordinator and project support specialist for the Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program (DCPAP). In this role, she provides data management, technical assistance, and administrative support. She oversees the program’s data systems, supports the maintenance of the provider registry and the resource and referral guide, and contributes to monthly reporting and evaluation. Madie also manages and analyzes data within the learning management system (LMS) to ensure accuracy and accessibility to DCPAP’s training courses. In addition, she supports provider outreach and engagement efforts, as well as the development of training materials.
Madie is the president of Madie B. Consulting, LLC, and brings several years of experience supporting health care and public health initiatives through state-funded projects. She earned a Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene from Old Dominion University and is a licensed registered dental hygienist in Virginia. She also holds a Master of Business Administration in data analytics from Louisiana State University.
Madie brings adaptable, data-driven support to health care systems navigating constant change. In addition to her work with DCPAP, she provides project coordination as a project manager for J. Arthur OP&C, LLC, and contributes to nonprofit development as a data specialist for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. Her energy is rooted in stillness and motion, balancing work with hikes, books, and the flow of Pilates.
Dr. Colleen Leitner serves the state of Delaware in multiple roles: as medical director for the Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services and Youth Rehabilitative Services, as a consulting child and adolescent psychiatrist for the Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program, and as a consulting psychiatrist for the Stockley Center. She also maintains a child and adolescent psychiatry practice at Atlantic Psych Associates in Lewes. She has been peer-selected as a featured “Top Doctor” in Delaware by Delaware Today. Nationally, she serves as a writer and editor for psychiatry residency in training examinations through the American College of Psychiatrists. She graduated from Duke University with Phi Beta Kappa honors and attended the University of Michigan for medical school. She completed her psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Virginia, where she served as chief fellow. Her professional interests include intellectual and developmental disabilities and medical education.
Dr. Markian Pazuniak serves as a consulting child and adolescent psychiatrist for DCPAP. Dr. Pazuniak is a board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in treating children and adolescents. From 2020 through 2024, Dr. Pazuniak worked at Christiana Hospital and was also an assistant professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. He currently works as an outpatient child and adolescent psychiatrist for Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, and serves as a consultant for the New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative.
Dr. Pazuniak completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis, where he graduated with Phi Beta Kappa honors. He graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2015 and completed his psychiatry residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia in 2018, where he worked as chief resident. Dr. Pazuniak completed his child and adolescent fellowship at University of Maryland Medical Center / Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital in 2020, where he was academic chief. Dr. Pazuniak’s writings have appeared in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America.
Dr. Narpinder Malhi is a child and adolescent psychiatrist, currently serving as the Medical Director of Child Psychiatry and the Multidisciplinary Autism Program (MAP) Clinic at ChristianaCare in Delaware. She completed both her residency and subsequent child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, establishing a strong foundation in her field. Demonstrating her commitment to education and advancing psychiatric knowledge, Dr. Malhi holds the position of clinical assistant professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Her clinical areas of interest are diverse and critically important, encompassing neurodevelopmental disorders, suicide prevention, and family interventions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to the well-being of young people and their families. She is actively involved with national organizations, including the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).
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.
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GET IMMEDIATE HELP 24/7. Call 988 to talk with a 9-8-8 Lifeline counselor anytime for help during difficult moments. (Or call 1-800-262-9800 or visit ContactLifeline.org.)
Child Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS)
Resources for children under 18 experiencing a crisis.
Child Abuse Report Line, Division of Family Services (DFS)
Report abuse and neglect.
Adult Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) Hotline
For adult psychiatric or substance abuse crises. Northern DE: 1-800-652-2929 Southern DE: 1-800-345-6785
Local Resources
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.
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware (PCAD)
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.
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.
National Resources
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Federal agency that provides health care to people who are geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable, or otherwise unable to access high-quality care.
Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Promotes the understanding and treatment of child and adolescent mental 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.
Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA)
Federal agency that provides health care to people who are geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable, or otherwise unable to access high-quality care.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Federal agency that advances behavioral health by providing resources, information, and funding for substance use and mental health services.
Parent Resources
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s Family Fact Sheets
Provides information on child and adolescent mental health.
The AAP Parenting Website — Healthy Children
HealthyChildren.org is produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents.
Referral Resources
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.
Help is Here Delaware
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.
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.
First Community Directory
An easy to navigate dashboard which allows users to filter and search for information on community resources throughout the state.
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