Our health links cover Delaware options and organizations as well as other organizations that we hope you will find useful.
Links in green are Delaware specific.
Advocacy & Information
- A.I. DuPont/Nemours - The premiere Children's hospital in the Delaware Valley.
- Agape Center: - This website contains live links to many of Delaware's Health-Related Organizations.
- Arc of Delaware - The Arc is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Bayada Nurses - BAYADA Home Health Care is a trusted leader in providing clinical care and support services at home for children and adults of all ages.
- Bayhealth - Bayhealth's mission is to improve the health status of all members of the Bayhealth community.
- Beebe Health Care Systems - Located in beautiful historic Lewes, Delaware, near Rehoboth Beach, Beebe Healthcare offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
- Blood Bank of Delaware - A not-for-profit community organization providing blood to hospitals throughout the Delmarva Peninsula.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware - a website with important information on benefits and procedural safeguards.
- Christiana Care Health Systems - serving our neighbors as expert, caring partners in their health. We do this by creating innovative, effective, affordable systems of care that our neighbors value.
- Danio Diary - When someone you love is receiving care, you want to stay informed. With Danio Diary™, you can be sure you get real-time updates from the people providing care to your loved one.
- Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) - Mission to improve the quality of life for Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
- Delaware Department of Public Health (DPH) - Public Health touches the lives of everyone in our State and includes a wide range of programs and services - all aimed toward protecting and improving the health of the people who live and work in Delaware.
- Dover Air Force Base Family Advocacy Program the FAP develops, implements, and evaluates programs and policies to prevent and treat family maltreatment. The FAP provides expert training and consultation services to its key customers, including Airmen and their families.
- Delaware Dietetic Association- Optimizing the health of Delawareans through nutrition.
- Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI) - Provides a network of services designed to facilitate the social, emotional and economic independence of the blind and visually impaired.
- Delaware Division of Long Term Care Residents' Protection (DLTCRP) - Protecting vulnerable people through oversight and regulation.
- Delaware Family Voices - This website provides families with valuable resources and information concerning children's healthcare needs, including Medicaid/managed care and mental behavioral health monthly phone calls, statewide recreational resources, and disability advocacy resources.
- Delaware Health Care Commission (DHCC) - website for the agency created to develop a pathway to basic, affordable health care for all Delawareans.
- Delaware Lifespan Respite Care Network - Our website is designed to help you understand what respite is and how we can provide financial assistance to fund respite.
- Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection (DLTCRP) - Protecting vulnerable people through oversight and regulation.
- Division of Medicare and Medicare Assistance (DMMA) - provide health care coverage to individuals with low incomes and those with disabilities and to ensure access to high quality, cost effective and appropriate medical care and supportive services.
- Easter Seals of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 100 years.
- Got Transition - Aims to improve transition from pediatric to adult health care through the use of new and innovative strategies for health professionals and youth.
- KidsHealth: A website sponsored by AI DuPont Nemours with information relating to health care and healthy lifestyle choices.
- My Health Passport: FCIC's My Health Passport is a health advocacy document that describes the unique supports and preferences of an individual.
- Nurses 'n Kids Pediatric Medical Program - Nurses 'n Kids Medical Day Care in Delaware is dedicated to caring for infants & children with medical, developmental & technology dependent needs.
- TeensHealth: Information specifically for teens about leading a healthy life.
- Practice Without Pressure (Delaware) - Helping people, especially those with disabilities, receive quality medical, dental and personal care with dignity and respect.
- The Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens - The Council provides leadership to improve the lives of exceptional citizens of all ages through advice and advocacy.
- Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC): A one-stop access point for aging and disability information and resources in Delaware.
- Aging Well with a Physical Disability Factsheet Series
- Anything Pawsable Service Dogs: Learn About the Different Types of Service Dogs
- ARCH National Respite Network/Resource Center - The mission of the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center is to assist and promote the development of quality respite and crisis care programs.
- Healthy Transitions New York - A website that provides information about moving from Pediatric to Adult Health Care.
- LGBTQ - Articles on issues facing the LGBTQ community from the Human Rights Campaign.
- Mattresses and bedding guide for people with disabilities
- Sleep Disorders - Tuck aims to improve sleep hygiene, health, and wellness through the creation and dissemination of comprehensive, unbiased, free resources.
- Social Security and Disability Resource Center (national) - our goal is to inform readers about how the Social Security Disability and SSI Disability process works from start to finish.
Mental Health
- Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services - provides integrated services for the health and well-being of Delaware's children and their families.
- Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) - DSAMH serves the adult (age 18 and older) population in need of publicly funded behavioral health services.
- Children & Adults with ADHD (CHADD) - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3)) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD.
- I Need a Lighthouse — A Depression and Suicide Education Awareness Program
- Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year - Here are some fact sheets and infographics about the prevalence and impact of mental illness.
- National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) -The nation's largest nonprofit, grassroots mental health education, advocacy and support organization.
- Rehabs.com - A listing of Rehabilitation facilities in Delaware serving individuals with addiction and mental health disorders.
Professional Associations
- Ability Network of Delaware Formerly (DELARF)
- Delaware Dentists for Autism - Looking for a Dentist? Review this list for one near you.
- Addiction help in Delaware Use this Resource Guide to find the right program or service you need for yourself or a loved one.
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Delaware - Dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
- Delaware Academy of Medicine Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our community through medical education and the promotion of public health.
- Delaware Academy of Physician Assistants (DAPA) Dedicated to providing high quality health care to the people of our state, and information and aid to working PAs and students.
- Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN) - To facilitate the design and implementation of an integrated, statewide health data system to support the information needs of consumers, health plans, policymakers, providers, purchasers and research to improve the quality and efficiency of health care services in Delaware.
- Delaware Psychological Association - Non-profit organization representing psychologists in the state.
- Delaware Society for Respiratory Care (DSRC) - The DSRC will be the leading professional association for respiratory care in Delaware.
- Delaware Speech-Language-Hearing Association (DSHA) - encouraging the study of the processes of human communication, cognition, and swallowing.
- Delaware State Dental Society (DSDS) - agency to support its members' ability to practice through education and advocacy.
- Delaware State Osteopathic Medical Society (DSOMS) - to promote the interests and influence the science of Osteopathic medicine and of the Osteopathic profession.
- Medical Society of Delaware (MSD) - The mission of MSD is to guide, serve and support Delaware Physicians, promoting the practice and profession of medicine to enhance the health of our communities.
- Mental Health Association of Delaware - promotes improved mental well-being for all individuals and families in Delaware through education, support, and advocacy.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness of Delaware (NAMI DE) - NAMI is the largest grassroots organization serving individuals living with mental illness and their families and friends.
- Alcoholism Resources including Support Groups and people you can turn to for help.
- American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) - advance health promotion and wellness initiatives for children and adults with disabilities. AAHD accomplishes its mission through advocacy, education, public awareness, and research efforts at the federal, state, and community levels.
- National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) - The core mission of the Center is to collect and disseminate the results of research funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
- Recovery Experts: A valuable site to anyone who is looking to live a sober life.
Recreation & Fitness
- Best Buddies Delaware
- Get Involved in Your Community - Be a Volunteer
- Nutrition and Fitness from Nemours
- Brandywine Museum of Art children and family events
- National Center on Physical Activity and Disability - is positioned to effect change in health promotion/obesity management among people with disabilities.
- Special Olympics
- Sports & Recreation Organizations
- Sports Abilities – A site dedicated to athletes with disabilities – event calendar
- Top tips for getting fit if you’re disabled
- Volunteer Delaware
- YMCA Inclusive Exercise Program for Persons with Diverse Abilities