Resources in
Delaware
In 2020, there were 444 identified opioid overdose deaths in the state of Delaware. The majority of drug overdose deaths involve an opioid such as fentanyl.
If you are a person who uses drugs or if you are around people who use drugs, please consider learning how to respond to an opioid overdose and carrying naloxone (intranasal brand name: Narcan). Naloxone is a medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids slow down the activity of the central nervous system. This can cause slowed or stopped breathing which may lead to death. Naloxone displaces the opioids from the opioid receptors in the brain which allows the person who is experiencing an opioid overdose to begin breathing normally. We have a helpful FAQ and are constantly updating it with questions from our site visitors. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know.
Get NALOXONE MAILED TO YOU
If you are a person who uses drugs, have been recently released from jail or prison, or if you are a friend, family member, or partner of of someone who may be at high-risk for an opioid overdose, you can have naloxone discretely mailed to you at no cost.
Get Fentanyl Test Strips MAILED TO YOU
Free fentanyl test strips are available by mail to residents of Delaware. Test strips are an excellent tool but need to be part of an overall harm reduction strategy. Use this button if you already have naloxone. Choose Get Free Naloxone above if you would like naloxone and fentanyl test strips.
NALOXONE RESOURCES IN DE
A helpful consolidated resource about naloxone and naloxone access for Delawareans including participating pharmacies, training videos, and training opportunities.
HELP IS HERE DELAWARE
Delaware’s statewide resource for overdose prevention, treatment, recovery, and mental health support.
ADDICTION HELPLINE
Delaware’s Hope Line is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 1-833-9-HOPEDE (1-833-946-7333).
OPIRESCUE APP
OpiRescue is a free Delaware-specific app that provides step-by-step naloxone rescue support, a naloxone finder, and resources for friend and family.
DELAWARE’S GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
Delaware has two Good Samaritan laws that offer criminal and civil protection for individuals acting in good faith to assist someone who has overdosed from drugs or alcohol.
SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Brandywine Counseling and Community Services is the state’s syringe exchange program provider. BCCS provides mobile outreach at sites throughout Delaware.
Treatment and REcovery Resources
A statewide resource for finding the resources related to in-person, detox, inpatient, and other recovery support options.
DRUG USER ORGANIZING
The Urban Survivors Union is a national drug users union mobilizing against the war on drugs. Check out their wealth of resources including #reframetheblame a campaign against drug induced homicide laws.