Mental Health, SEL, and Trauma Informed Resources

At the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District (NCCVT), we believe students succeed when their mental health, emotional well-being, and social-emotional learning (SEL) are supported alongside their academic and career development.

High school is a time of growth and self-discovery, but it can also bring challenges. While ups and downs are a normal part of adolescence, students don’t have to navigate them alone. Our school psychologists and counselors are available in every building to provide guidance, encouragement, and support.

Each school also has a School-Based Wellness Center that offers additional services to support students’ overall well-being so they can stay focused and engaged in school.

To access Wellness Center services, a parent or guardian must complete and sign a permission form.

At NCCVT, we are committed to supporting the whole student—because when students feel well, they learn well.

Crisis Support

For immediate help, students and families can reach out through the following channels:

988 Suicide & Crisis LIFELINE: Call or Text DE to 988 to get help!

Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, substance use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, you can call or text 988 for help from the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. All calls are confidential.

Crisis Text Line: In Crisis? Text HELLO to 741741

Crisis Text line is free,24/7 support for those in crisis. Text HELLO to 741741 or click the button below to text with a trained crisis counselor.

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting in Delaware: 1-800-292-9582 or click here!
Suicide Prevention: Resources to support those in crisis.
Mental Health & Addiction Crisis: Information on dealing with mental health crises and addiction issues

Statewide 24/7 Crisis Response

1-800-969-HELP (4357)

Crisis intervention clinicians come to the youth and family in need, when the help is needed, to provide counseling and support. Using evidenced-informed risk assessments, they work with the youth and family to figure out challenges and strengths; they help the youth and family work through a difficult situation; calm down anyone who is angry, upset, or out of control; make sure everyone is safe, and create a plan for a path forward, providing short-term support.

Mobile Crisis Hotline

Crisis Intervention Service (CIS) staff are available 24/7 to support individuals aged 18 and older who are experiencing significant personal, family, or marital issues. These may include depression, major life transitions like job loss or the end of a key relationship, anxiety, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, delusions, paranoia, and substance abuse.

Northern Delaware

Serves all of New Castle County and greater Smyrna in Northern Kent County. Provides hotline support, mobile outreach and walk-in crisis services. Those in Northern Delaware (New Castle County and greater Smyrna in Northern Kent County) should call 800-652-2929 for services.

CALL MOBILE HOTLINE

Southern Delaware

Serves all of Sussex County and Kent County south of greater Smyrna. Provides hotline support, mobile outreach and walk-in crisis services. Those in Southern Delaware (Sussex County and Kent County south of greater Smyrna) should call 800-345-6785 for services.

CALL MOBILE HOTLINE

Additional Resources

School-Based Support

Each school offers a variety of support and assistance available to students:

School Counselors: Certified/licensed educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program to meet students’ needs across academic, social and emotional, and career/post-secondary domains.
School psychologists: Uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
School-Based Health/Wellness Centers: Wellness Centers provide a range of services, including counseling, health services, and more.
Sean’s Room: Presently available at St. Georges Technical High School

Student and Family Resources

These resources are available to help students and families navigate challenges and access resources:

Staff Resources

To holistically support students and staff in the school environment, there are a variety of resources available, and some are linked below:

Take Care Delaware

Research shows that trauma can undermine children’s ability to learn, form relationships, and function appropriately in the classroom. Take Care Delaware is a program aimed at ensuring that students who are exposed to violence or a traumatic incident resulting in police contact receive appropriate interventions so they can succeed in school to the best of their ability.

The New Castle County Vocational Technical School District Office began to receive Take Care Delaware notifications from law enforcement beginning in November 2021. These notifications are sent to the school counselor, school resource officer, and assistant principal for the student. The school counselor will then send an email to the student’s teachers making them aware of the TCD Notice, and teachers will fill out a form to indicate if the student needed any interventions during the school day.

More information is available on the Take Care Delaware website.

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