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Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth, Inc.
DGS is the largest provider of outpatient mental health services for children and families in Delaware. Our clinical lines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, to serve an average of 3,500 children and youth annually. We provide outpatient mental health services at five office locations (Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford), and our community-based clinicians work with clients and families in the home, school, and community settings. In Fall 2024, DGS opened the Youth Crisis Bed Support Program at Lewes to serve children in Delaware ages 7-17 who are experiencing an urgent mental health need and who would benefit from short-term 24/7 crisis support and stabilization services. DGS provides care to anyone in need, regardless of ability to pay. Our agency has maintained continuous accreditation from The Joint Commission since 1999, demonstrating our commitment to quality and excellence.
Purpose
DGS has provided comprehensive mental health services to children and families in Delaware since 1953. We create respectful, competent, and culturally aware spaces for youth and families to process the impact of trauma and build resiliency.
Vision
Resilient families nurturing children’s well-being.
Mission
To provide quality therapeutic services to children, youth, and their families to increase their social, emotional, and behavioral wellness.
Additional Culture Details
In 2020, DGS was honored as a Compassionate Champion for our dedication to serving youth and families using a trauma-informed approach.
Values
- Compassionate Service
- Trauma-informed care recognizes the impact that a client’s past and present life situation has had on their health and well-being. DGS adopts a trauma-informed approach to care, emphasizing safety, trustworthiness, client choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Our clinicians create respectful, culturally aware spaces for youth, families, and clinicians to build therapeutic relationships based on trust. In 2020, we were honored as Compassionate Champion for our dedication to serving youth and families using a trauma-informed approach.
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