Start With Delaware 211
Delaware 211 connects residents with health and human service resources throughout the state. Its website provides search and contact options for local assistance.
Call 211. Use the service website for online search and current contact options.
Delaware’s ASSIST guidance explains how to reach the public-benefit portal. The state’s online-services guide also groups services by topic, which can help when you know you need government assistance but do not yet know the responsible department.
Glassman Disability provides this independent guide. The linked organizations operate their own services.
Official Delaware Resource Directories
Use the links below to choose a starting point. Ask the provider about the services available in your community.
Delaware 211
Use this service’s location-based directory or contact options to ask about community assistance near you.
delaware211.orgDelaware DHSS — ASSIST Guidance
Read the state’s overview of ASSIST and follow the official link to public-benefit screening and application options.
dhss.delaware.govDelaware Online Services Guide
Browse state services by topic, including disability, family and health resources, and identify the appropriate government office or online service.
delaware.govPlan Your Next Steps
Questions To Ask Your Local Provider
- Do you serve my ZIP code, and are you accepting requests?
- What information should I bring, and can I apply by phone or online?
- Can you help me arrange language access, an accessible appointment or transportation?
- If this program is full, where should I try next?
Common Questions
Where do I start for local help in Delaware?
Start with Delaware 211. Delaware 211 connects residents with health and human service resources throughout the state. Its website provides search and contact options for local assistance.
Does a 211 referral mean assistance is approved?
A referral gives you a place to ask for help. Contact the listed provider to confirm its service area, current availability, application process and requirements.
What if I cannot reach the right 211 service?
Use the official service website listed on this page or the national 211 locator. Search with the ZIP code or county where help is needed, especially if your phone number is from another area.
Sources & Further Reading
- Delaware 211
- Delaware DHSS — ASSIST Guidance
- Delaware Online Services Guide
- United Way Worldwide: find your local 211
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- National 911 Program: calling 911
Source review: October 2, 2026. Program details can change; confirm current requirements and availability with the organization.