Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. Employee Directory
Mental Health CareDelaware, United States51-200 Employees
Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth, Inc. is the largest not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services for children and youth in Delaware. Founded in 1953 and based in Wilmington, it operates a continuum of mental health programs through clinics in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford, serving about 10,000 children and families each year with more than 100,000 visits. Services are delivered in office, home, school, or other community settings to match each client's needs. The organization is accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO) and belongs to Delaware’s Division of Child Mental Health Services system, reflecting its statewide role in pediatric behavioral health. Its client base includes families from diverse backgrounds, with the majority enrolled in Medicaid and many income under $30,000; the approach emphasizes strength- and family-based therapy that addresses trauma and supports social, emotional, and behavioral wellness.