Mental Health

The Newark Police Department joins the ranks of Delaware law enforcement with a Behavioral Health Unit.

St. Georges High School becomes the first public high school in Delaware to open a ‘Sean’s Room’ to help address students’ mental health.

Public education funding makes up a third of Delaware’s state operating budget and is now the largest spending category for the First State, totaling 36% of operating appropriations at over $2 billion.

The nonprofit funds up to ten sessions.

State Rep. Bryan Shupe (R-Milford) introduced a bill that would enable the state to cover a maximum of 70% of the salary for school resource officers (SROs) and constables.

The nonprofit will spend part of the grant on an adverse childhood experience survey.

The organization offers free group therapy and other supports for those seeking perinatal care.

The final bill from a trio of legislation aiming to increase mental health providers in Delaware schools is signed into law.

The free training gives attendees resources and teaches best practices when encountering a mental health crisis.

The Delaware House of Representatives passes two bills, one to provide funding for mental health services in high schools and another to criminalize the distribution of deepfakes 90 days before an election.