Behavioral Health Consortium Delaware

The BHC Community Mini-Grant Program helps bring behavioral health support directly into communities across Delaware. From trainings and peer support to community gatherings, prevention efforts, and resource connection, these grants can help turn local ideas into meaningful action.

Swipe through to see what past mini-grant recipients have made possible — and start thinking about what your idea could look like.

Learn more about the program and how to apply through the BHC website: https://ltgov.delaware.gov/behavioral-health-consortium/

Meaningful change doesn’t have to start with a big organization or a statewide program. Sometimes it starts with one person. One idea. One community deciding to do something differently.

If you know an individual, organization, group, program or initiative making a meaningful contribution to behavioral health and well-being in Delaware, their work deserves to be considered.

There’s still time to tell us about it.
Nominate by October 9 at https://de.gov/ltgovchallenge

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the first responders and public servants whose courage and selflessness were demonstrated in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We also recognize that the impact of crisis and trauma can continue long after the immediate moment has passed. Supporting those who serve means ensuring that mental health resources, peer support, and compassionate care are there when they are needed — today and in the years that follow.

The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium remains grateful for those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving others. Today, we remember, honor, and stand with them.

On World Su***de Prevention Day, we’re reminded that changing the narrative starts with how we show up for one another.

Talk openly. Check in. Listen without judgment. And help connect people to support when they need it.

Together, we can reduce stigma and help create communities where asking for help is met with compassion, understanding, and support.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

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Let’s allow September to serve as a time to celebrate the millions of people living in recovery and recognize the family, peers, providers, and communities that support them along the way.

The BHC recognizes that recovery is a journey and strong systems of prevention, treatment, and recovery support help make that journey possible.

A wonderful weekend was made better by attending August Quarterly! The BHC is grateful to the congregation of Mother African Union Church, the August Quarterly committee, Reverend Whitaker, and the entire leadership committee for the privilege of being a part of this important event.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the Delawareans and families whose lives have been changed by overdose.

We also reaffirm that overdose deaths are preventable.

Reducing overdose requires accessible treatment, harm-reduction resources, effective crisis response, community education and a willingness to address substance use without shame or stigma.

Today—and throughout the year—we stand with those who are grieving, those who are working toward recovery and those helping others find a path forward.

Help is available. Hope is possible. Recovery is real.

Supporting student mental health takes a team.

Throughout Delaware schools, behavioral health professionals and other trusted staff help students manage challenges that can affect their well-being, relationships and ability to learn.

Depending on the school, that team may include:

School counselors

School psychologists

School social workers

Behavioral health consultants

School nurses

School-based wellness center professionals

Community behavioral health partners

These professionals may help students build coping skills, navigate stressful situations, access additional services or respond when more immediate support is needed.

As a new school year begins, we thank the professionals working each day to help Delaware students feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

As students return to school, adults can create opportunities for honest conversations:

What are you looking forward to this year?

What feels stressful or uncertain?

Who at school would you feel comfortable approaching for help?

What would make it easier to ask for support?

Listening is an important part of prevention. When young people feel heard, respected and included, adults are better able to connect them with the support they need.