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Additional Support Services




Dial 2-1-1 or...
Dial 1-800-560-3372
Text your Zip Code to 898-211. We can help
Dial 2-1-1 or…
Dial 1-800-560-3372
Text your Zip Code to 898-211. We can help.

211 Delaware

One-Stop for community resources and assistance, statewide.

  • Food
  • Housing
  • Utilities
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Transportation
  • Medical Care
  • Updates on COVID-19

2-1-1 or 1-800-560-3372

Deaf or Hearing Impaired: 7-1-1

or text your zip code to 898-211

No one has to struggle alone.
No one has to struggle alone.

Delaware Hope Line

1-833-946-7333

HelpIsHereDE

Connects Delawareans to help for handling stress, behavioral health issues during COVID-19, connecting callers to a variety of resources and information, including support from clinicians and peer specialists plus crisis assistance. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

text DEHOPE to 55753 to get behavioral health tips and reminders.

Struggling to pay your rent because of the pandemic? Delaware State Housing Authority can help.
Struggling to pay your rent because of the pandemic? Delaware State Housing Authority can help.

Emergency Housing Assistance

Provided by the Delaware State Housing Authority. Available to renters affected by shutdowns, closures, layoffs, reduced work hours or unpaid leave due to the COVID-19 Health Crisis. Households are eligible for up to $1,500.00 in assistance, with payments made directly to the property owner or utility company. Fill out an application here.

ASSIST is an online application for Delawareans to apply for health and social service programs.
ASSIST is an online application for Delawareans to apply for health and social service programs.

Division of Social Services

1-866-843-7212

Visit dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss.

Apply for benefits at Delaware ASSIST.

JFS Delaware - Family Services for all

Employment Support Network

The Employment Support Network supports Delawareans who are struggling with the effects and challenges of sudden unemployment. This free program connects individuals with reliable, trained volunteers, who provide emotional support and wellness coaching, financial management training, and access to appropriate mental health resources. Visit www.jfsdelaware.org/family-support/employment-support-network.

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Division of Employment and Training

Employment services, access to training, assistance with registrations and looking for work.

Submit a request for service online or call:

1-302-761-8085Wilmington

1-302-368-6622Newark

1-302-739-5473Kent County

1-302-856-5230Sussex County

Explore the jobs, resumes, or training programs in your area
Explore the jobs, resumes, or training programs in your area

Delaware JobLink

Explore Jobs – Use filters to find your dream job and save your search or apply right away.

Create Resumes – Upload your resume or make a new one from scratch with our resume wizard.

Find Education & Training – Discover state or federally funded training programs to enter a new career.

Create an account at joblink.delaware.gov; it’s free.

Free Internet Access

Comcast/Xfinity is offering qualifying low-income families two months of free internet access followed by a rate of $9.95 per month after the first 60 days. Visit InternetEssentials.com for more information.

Also available, free WIFI hotspots. Visit www.xfinity.com/wifi for information on accessing Xfinity WIFI hotspots, including instructions and an interactive map to find available locations.



















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