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Services
Methadone Intakes
Evaluations for Alcohol and Other Drugs
Mental Health Evaluations
Moms' and Children's Residential Program
Court-Ordered Treatment
HIV Testing
Needle Exchange Program
Methadone, Suboxone, and Revia Intakes
WHERE: Lancaster Center, 2713 Lancaster Avenue Site only.
Suboxone is available in Sussex County.
WHEN: Walk in Monday or Wednesday 5:00 - 7:30 AM, or Thursday-Friday 5:00 - 7:00 AM.
BRING: A picture ID and proof of Delaware residence.
Same-day medication is available in most cases. We take walk-ins only. No appointments are given. Everyone who shows will be seen by a nurse who will take your information and will be able to answer all your questions. First priority is given to pregnant women and HIV-positive persons. Afterward, it is first come, first served.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please call (302) 656-2348.
Behavioral Health Evaluations
In New Castle County or Sussex County
In New Castle County:
WHERE: Alpha Center, 2500 West 4th Street, Wilmington
WHEN: Walk in Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
BRING: A picture ID and proof of Delaware residence.
We take walk-ins only, first come, first served. First priority is given to pregnant women and HIV-positive persons.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please call (302) 472-0381.
Mental Health Evaluations
WHERE: Anchor, 2500 West 4th Street, Suite 1, Wilmington
WHEN: By appointment only
BRING: A picture ID and Medicaid/Insurance Card.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please call (302) 225-9988.
In Sussex County:
WHERE: Georgetown Center, 528 East Market Street, Georgetown
WHEN: By appointment at (302) 856-4700. First priority is given to pregnant women and HIV-positive persons.
BRING: A picture ID and proof of Delaware residence.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:Please call (302) 856-4700.
Admissions to The Lighthouse Program
ADMISSION CRITERIA: Women over the age of 18 with up to two (2) children under 8 years old. Authorization by the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health’s (DSAMH’s) enrollment and eligibility unit. First priority is given to pregnant women and HIV-positive persons.
CALL: (302) 424-8080 to schedule an assessment.
Court-Ordered Treatment
ADMISSION CRITERIA: If you are court-ordered to undergo drug testing and attend education groups.
WHERE: Lancaster Center, 2713 Lancaster Avenue Site.
CALL: (302) 656-2348 for information.
HIV Testing
Ever had unprotected sex? Rapid HIV Testing is free and confidential. Results are returned in 20 minutes.
WHERE: Available at every Needle Exchange Site, or call (302) 655-9880, ext. 121 for an appointment.
BRING: A Picture ID.
Needle Exchange Program
The Division of Public Health and BCCS have partnered to offer needle exchange in the community.
WHO’S ELIGIBLE?
You Must Be:
- An active injected drug user,
- At least 14 years of age, and
- A resident of the city of Wilmington.
HOW DOES IT WORK:
- You must turn in used needles for new needles. One used needle for each new one.(5 used ones = 5 new ones; 10 used ones = 10 new ones; etc.)
- Bring old needles in an empty, plastic container (like a soda bottle or a sharps container)
-OR- - If you do not have a container, bundle used needles with rubber bands in bundles of 5. All the needles should be facing the same way.
Locations of Needle Exchange Services:
The service is provided on a mobile van at sites throughout Wilmington.
Current Site Locations
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 8 AM | |||||
| 9 AM | |||||
| 10 AM | 3rd and Delamore | Eastside, behind Benny's off 8th and Church Sts. | |||
| 11 AM | |||||
| 12 PM | 5th and Harrison | ||||
| 1 PM | 3rd and Church (near Christina Park) | 14th and Northeast Blvd. (Governor Printz) | |||
| 2 PM | 6th and Madison | ||||
| 3 PM | C and Townsend Streets, Southbridge | Speakman Park, 30th and Church | |||
| 4 PM | |||||
| 5 PM | |||||
| 6 PM | 5th and Harrison | ||||
| 7 PM |
It is best to call or access this Web site for information and to find the service site closest to you.
Where to Get More Information:
By phone: (302) 655-9880, extension 122
By Web: www.brandywinecounseling.org
By mail:
Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.
2713 Lancaster Avenue
Wilmington, Delaware 19805
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