🚨 Emergency & Crisis Resources
Housing Alliance Centralized Intake: (833) 346-3233
Crisis Center: (302) 856-2246 - Men's shelter at 110 North Railroad Ave, Georgetown
Code Purple (Emergency Shelter): (302) 629-7050 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Crisis Lifeline: 988 - Suicide & Crisis support
🏠 Housing & Shelter
Delaware Family Reentry Program (FRP)
Contact through Probation/Parole Officer or Delaware Center for Justice: (302) 658-7174
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PRIORITY FOR RECENTLY RELEASED
Specialized Housing Program for Returning Citizens with Family
For returning citizens who have family members residing in Public Housing Authority-assisted housing. Must be referred by DOC or approved provider. Allows return to family housing that would normally be prohibited.
Delaware State Housing Authority
(302) 739-7416
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KENT & SUSSEX COUNTY PRIORITY
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing
Moving to Work program - participants pay 30-35% of income for rent. Applicants in Kent/Sussex County have priority on waiting list. Working families receive preference.
Serenity Properties
(302) 228-1047
302 S. Bedford St. Georgetown, DE
Recovery-Based Housing
Recovery housing requiring sobriety, employment within two weeks, and twelve-step program participation. Structured environment for successful reintegration.
House of Mercy Transformation Center
(302) 632-4289
426 North Pine Street, Seaford, DE 19973
Men's Transformation Housing
Two transformation houses supporting 13 men getting back on their feet through structured programs.
Redemption City
(302) 554-3731 - Contact: Nicki Gonzalez
549 N Bradford St. Seaford, DE 19973
Email: welcome2@redemptioncityde.org
Housing & Support Services
Comprehensive housing and wraparound services for successful reintegration.
Fishers Of Men
(302) 745-7653 - Contact: Frank Parks
959 Norman Eskridge Hwy Seaford, DE 19973
Faith-Based Recovery & Housing
Spiritual recovery program offering retreats and housing for men seeking recovery from addiction and life-controlling issues through fellowship and discipleship.
💼 Employment & Job Training
Delaware Department of Labor - APEX Program
Sussex County: (302) 858-5233 - Contact: Dawn Smith
Various locations
SECOND CHANCE EMPLOYER PROGRAM
Expungement Help, Federal Bonding for Ex-Offenders, Job Training
APEX helps individuals with criminal histories through expungement process. Federal bonding program provides insurance for ex-offenders. Employment training and job placement services.
Second Chance Employment Collaborative
Wilmington Alliance & JPMorgan Chase Partnership
Contact: Delaware Center for Justice (302) 658-7174
SECOND CHANCE FOCUSED
IT & Healthcare Career Training, Digital Literacy, Job Placement
$1M investment program connecting justice-involved individuals with high-growth careers in IT and healthcare. Includes legal aid, workforce development, and direct job placement.
Delaware Center for Justice
(302) 658-7174
SPECIALIZED FOR RETURNING CITIZENS
Employment Programming, Job Placement, Legal Aid
State-of-the-art programming specifically for formerly incarcerated individuals. Employment programming and job placement with second-chance employers.
Delaware JobLink
Online: Delaware JobLink system
Job Centers: Georgetown, Seaford, Bridgeville locations
Job Search, Resume Building, Skills Training
Free online job search system. Career resource centers with computer access, job applications, and skills assessments. Special programs for veterans, dislocated workers, and economically disadvantaged.
Known Second-Chance Employers in Delaware
Companies Known to Hire People with Records
Major Employers: JPMorgan Chase, DuPont, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe's, Dollar General
Hospitality: Marriott, Hilton, Hotel Du Pont, Sheraton Suites
Manufacturing/Industrial: International Flavors & Fragrances, Praxair, Fisher's Popcorn
Always call ahead to verify current hiring policies and openings.
🍽️ Food Assistance
Love Inc.
(302) 629-7050 - Contact: Miguel Alban
Cell: (302) 339-5101
703 E King St, Seaford, DE 19973
Email: intake@loveincofmiddelmarva.org
Comprehensive Support - Food, Job Assistance, Financial Aid
Complete wraparound services including food, clothing, housing assistance, job assistance, mental health support, addiction recovery, and financial assistance.
Saint John's United Methodist Church
(302) 629-9466
300 N. Pine St. Seaford, DE 19973
Monday-Thursday 9 AM - 3 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Food Pantry
Seaford Community Of Hope
(302) 551-9663
2 Chandler St. Seaford, DE 19973
Mon & Thu: 9 AM - 12 PM | Tue: 1-4 PM | Wed: 4-7 PM
Food Assistance
💊 Addiction Recovery & Treatment
Brandywine Counseling
(302) 856-4700
769 E Masten Cir. Suite 113/115 Milford, DE 19963
Comprehensive Addiction Treatment
Opioid Treatment Program, Office-Based Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, DUI Treatment Court Program. Georgetown location: Methadone & Suboxone Monday-Friday 7 AM - 8 AM.
Sun Behavioral
(302) 207-9176
21655 Biden Avenue Georgetown, DE 19947
Detox, Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment
Comprehensive mental health and addiction recovery services with multiple levels of care.
Teen Challenge
(302) 629-3733 - Contact: Bob Carey (Program Director)
Cell: (302) 604-4668
611 3rd street Seaford, DE 19973
Email: bob_carey@outlook.com
Faith-Based Addiction Recovery
Long-term faith-based recovery program with structured support and community integration.
RI International
(302) 424-5660
700 Main Street Ellendale, DE 19941
Comprehensive Treatment
Mental health and substance use treatment, detoxification, withdrawal management, MAT/MOUD protocols, peer support services.
🧠 Mental Health Services
Compass Wellness
(302) 394-6051
413 High Street Seaford, DE 19973
Mental Health Services
Individual therapy and medication management services.
The Bridge Clinic
(302) 515-3310
546 South Bedford Street Georgetown, DE 19947
Mental Health Assessments
Mental health assessments and emergency supplies of mental health medications.
Beebee Behavioral Mobile Unit
(302) 390-4156 - Contact: Sarah Fogarty
Mobile Mental Health & Addiction Treatment
Mobile unit providing medication-assisted treatment and mental health services in the community.
🆔 Legal Aid & Document Recovery
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services
Part of Second Chance Employment Collaborative
Legal Aid for Returning Citizens
Legal assistance with expungement, criminal record screening, and reducing legal barriers to employment.
Delaware State Service Centers
Thurman Adams Center: (302) 515-3000
546 S Bedford St, Georgetown, DE
Shipley Center: (302) 628-2000
350 Virginia Ave, Seaford, DE
Bridgeville Center: (302) 337-8261
400 Mill St, Bridgeville, DE
ID Replacement, Benefits Applications, State Services
Apply for state ID, SNAP benefits, TANF, Medicaid, and other state services. Essential for successful reintegration.
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
Social Security Card Replacement, Benefits
Replace Social Security card (free), apply for benefits, update records. Essential document for employment.
💰 Financial Assistance & Support
First State Community Action
(302) 856-7761 - Contact: Dell Hudson
Cell: (302) 505-4803
308 N Railroad Ave, Georgetown, DE 19947
Emergency Financial Assistance, Job Help
Emergency financial assistance, job search support, benefits applications, and comprehensive support services.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington
(302) 856-9578
406 S Bedford St #9, Georgetown, DE 19947
Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance including food, clothing, and financial aid for crisis situations.
Delaware 211
211 (dial from any phone)
Comprehensive Resource Referrals
Free, confidential service connecting people to local resources for housing, food, employment, healthcare, and other essential services.