Compare 90 drug and alcohol rehab centers across Delaware, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down treatment options for yourself or someone you love.
3700 Lancaster Pike Suite 105 · Wilmington, DE 19805Wilmington, DE 19805
Wilmington · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
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Essentials Recovery provides substance abuse treatment in Wilmington, Delaware. The facility is only 25 miles from the Philadelphia International Airport, making it a convenient location for those traveling to treatment. Effective Treatment Approaches For Healing One of the aspects they…
20576 Coastal Highway Suite 101 · Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Rehoboth Beach · Detox, Outpatient
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People 18 or older, with opioid use disorder for a year or longer, can be admitted for opioid treatment at AMS of Delaware. It's an addiction treatment center in Rehoboth Beach, and you can visit by appointment or as a…
2713 Lancaster Avenue · Wilmington, DE 19805Wilmington, DE 19805
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If you’ve ever felt like no one really gets how complicated addiction can be, Brandywine Counseling and Community Services in Wilmington, Delaware, is the kind of place that truly gets it. This isn’t just a treatment center. It’s a hub…
501 W Market St · Georgetown, DE 19947Georgetown, DE 19947
Georgetown · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
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Sussex County Comprehensive Treatment Center in Georgetown, Delaware, is an outpatient clinic that offers treatment for opioid addiction. The two services the clinic offers are counseling and medication treatments. They provide same day admission, around the clock appointment scheduling, and…
575 South Dupont Highway · New Castle, DE 19720New Castle, DE 19720
New Castle · Inpatient
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MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is an 11-acre treatment facility in New Castle, Delaware, that provides residential, inpatient and outpatient programs for adults, seniors and teens who are struggling with addiction or mental health. Their high levels of care have earned…
938 South Bradford Street · Dover, DE 19904Dover, DE 19904
Dover · Outpatient
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SaVida Health Opioid Addiction Treatment Dover, located in Dover, Delaware, is a dedicated outpatient center that specializes in supporting individuals with opioid and alcohol addiction. Their approach is both evidence based and patient centered. Medication Assisted Treatment in Dover SaVida…
5171 West Woodmill Drive Suite 9 · Wilmington, DE 19808Wilmington, DE 19808
Wilmington · Outpatient
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Formerly known as Pace Wilmington, Sanare Today offers outpatient addiction treatment and mental health support. You’ll choose from intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), or DUI services. Specialized programs that they offer include mental health only, addiction only, or trauma…
263 Quigley Boulevard Suite 1A · New Castle, DE 19720New Castle, DE 19720
New Castle · Detox, Outpatient
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Founded in 2004, Addiction Recovery Systems (ARS) was established to provide accessible medication assisted treatment (MAT) to individuals with substance use disorders. This accredited facility can be found in New Castle, Delaware. Support is available to adults, and various commercial…
819 Washington Street · Wilmington, DE 19801Wilmington, DE 19801
Wilmington · Outpatient
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Limen Recovery + Wellness in Wilmington, Delaware, has been providing substance use treatment services since 1969. They run sober living homes, a community center and an inpatient treatment facility. They are staffed by a multidisciplinary team of addiction counselors, peer…
1819 Newport Road · Wilmington, DE 19808Wilmington, DE 19808
Wilmington · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
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Located in New Castle County in Wilmington, Delaware, is the Redemption Addiction Treatment Center. This facility provides drug and alcohol treatment services to adults who are ready to begin their recovery journey, offering IOP (Intensive Outpatient Programming) peer support services,…
1114 South Dupont Highway · Dover, DE 19901Dover, DE 19901
Dover · Detox, Outpatient
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Connections Community Support Programs is a community based addiction treatment provider in Smyrna, Delaware that serves both adults and adolescents. The Smyrna location offers outpatient and intensive outpatient counseling, medication assisted treatment, integrated co occurring care and case management. Its…
21 West Clarke Avenue · Suite 4001, Milford, DE 19963Milford, DE 19963
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In Milford, Banyan Treatment Centers runs an addiction treatment center for adults. The campus is easy to reach from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC, and from most of Delaware, which suits a family spread across the region. People come here…
Located in the northern tip of the state in Claymont, Delaware, right off the Delaware River, is the Claymont Comprehensive Treatment Center. This is an opioid addiction recovery facility that helps men and women safely wean off their chemical dependency and rebuild their lives through proven therapies, including counseling and medication assisted treatment (MAT). They accept both private and public…
Aquila of Delaware in Dover, Delaware, takes a truly thoughtful approach to outpatient recovery. They don't rely on a standard playbook. Instead, they focus on what each person actually needs to feel supported, stable and seen. Whether you’re navigating mental health issues, substance use or a combination of both, they create a space that adapts with you, not against you.…
SaVida Health Opioid Addiction Treatment Dover, located in Dover, Delaware, is a dedicated outpatient center that specializes in supporting individuals with opioid and alcohol addiction. Their approach is both evidence based and patient centered. Medication Assisted Treatment in Dover SaVida Health uses medications approved by the FDA such as Suboxone and naltrexone to reduce cravings and prevent withdrawal symptoms for…
263 Quigley Boulevard Suite 1A, New Castle, DE 19720
Detox
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Founded in 2004, Addiction Recovery Systems (ARS) was established to provide accessible medication assisted treatment (MAT) to individuals with substance use disorders. This accredited facility can be found in New Castle, Delaware. Support is available to adults, and various commercial insurance plans are accepted, including Medicare, Delaware Medicaid, and more. Self pay is also an option. State-of-the-Art Addiction Treatment Services…
MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is an 11-acre treatment facility in New Castle, Delaware, that provides residential, inpatient and outpatient programs for adults, seniors and teens who are struggling with addiction or mental health. Their high levels of care have earned them an accreditation from CARF, and they are certified by Medicaid and Medicare. Additionally, they accept most private insurance plans…
BCCS Newark Treatment Center is an addiction treatment center in Newark, Delaware. It's offers an outpatient program for opioid treatment at its New Castle County site, and you'll need to be an adult, 18 or older. They offer individual and group counseling for substance use, mental health and relapse prevention. Opioid Medication in Newark BCCS uses methadone and Suboxone, medications…
20576 Coastal Highway Suite 101, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Detox
Outpatient
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People 18 or older, with opioid use disorder for a year or longer, can be admitted for opioid treatment at AMS of Delaware. It's an addiction treatment center in Rehoboth Beach, and you can visit by appointment or as a walk-in. An intake can happen the same day, and medication assisted treatment doesn't require a wait. Opioid Care in Rehoboth…
If you’ve ever felt like no one really gets how complicated addiction can be, Brandywine Counseling and Community Services in Wilmington, Delaware, is the kind of place that truly gets it. This isn’t just a treatment center. It’s a hub for real, whole-person healing and it’s been helping people reclaim their lives for over 35 years. More Than Just Treatment…
If you’re looking for a men’s sober living home in Wilmington, Delaware, you can go to Limen Recovery Plus Wellness Sober Living. They offer level 3 recovery and have 16 beds for adult males. I love that they focus on seven areas of well-being. They want their people to thrive physically, socially, mentally, financially, spiritually and environmentally. There’s no set…
Getting clean is hard enough without feeling like just another number. That’s why the NET Centers Kirkwood Recovery Center in Wilmington, Delaware stands out. It’s all about meeting people where they are with real 24/7 support and a huge variety of services for adults who are ready to make a change. Around-the-Clock Help When You Need It Most If you…
5171 West Woodmill Drive Suite 9, Wilmington, DE 19808
Outpatient
Medicaid
Private insurance
Formerly known as Pace Wilmington, Sanare Today offers outpatient addiction treatment and mental health support. You’ll choose from intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), or DUI services. Specialized programs that they offer include mental health only, addiction only, or trauma informed. You’re able to come into the facility and receive an evaluation during business hours on weekdays. Some services aren’t…
Limen Recovery + Wellness in Wilmington, Delaware, has been providing substance use treatment services since 1969. They run sober living homes, a community center and an inpatient treatment facility. They are staffed by a multidisciplinary team of addiction counselors, peer supporters, case managers, licensed therapists and medical providers. They have glowing online reviews, and their Facebook group has story after…
21 West Clarke Avenue, Suite 4001, Milford, DE 19963
Detox
Inpatient
Outpatient
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In Milford, Banyan Treatment Centers runs an addiction treatment center for adults. The campus is easy to reach from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC, and from most of Delaware, which suits a family spread across the region. People come here with a substance use disorder, often alongside a mental health condition, and both get treated tog
Sussex County Comprehensive Treatment Center in Georgetown, Delaware, is an outpatient clinic that offers treatment for opioid addiction. The two services the clinic offers are counseling and medication treatments. They provide same day admission, around the clock appointment scheduling, and take home dosing options. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, and many other types of insurance. A Comprehensive Intake Assessment…
3700 Lancaster Pike Suite 105, Wilmington, DE 19805
Detox
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Outpatient
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Essentials Recovery provides substance abuse treatment in Wilmington, Delaware. The facility is only 25 miles from the Philadelphia International Airport, making it a convenient location for those traveling to treatment. Effective Treatment Approaches For Healing One of the aspects they focus on is individualized care. Along with one-on-one counseling and group sessions, they provide specialized workshops to address mental health…
Located in New Castle County in Wilmington, Delaware, is the Redemption Addiction Treatment Center. This facility provides drug and alcohol treatment services to adults who are ready to begin their recovery journey, offering IOP (Intensive Outpatient Programming) peer support services, and comprehensive aftercare programming. Long term sobriety will be achievable as you learn the recovery skills you need for success…
If you’re looking for a part time addiction treatment program in Newark, Delaware, you can try CORAS Wellness and Behavioral Health. They work with adults using counseling, group therapy, and addiction medication. Your program will be adapted to suit what you need, which includes mental health treatment. A Safe Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Moms and Their Babies I noticed…
If you live near Selbyville, Delaware and you’re looking for outpatient therapy that truly meets you where you are, A Balanced Reality (ABR Counseling) might be the right place to land. Whether you’re overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating addiction recovery, healing from trauma or facing something hard to put into words, they’ve got you covered with real support that feels real…
Novak's House is a sober living home in Wilmington. The house in Delaware opened in 2020, and it's for people early in recovery. The first 30 days are a transition phase. A senior member or sober support goes with you when you leave the house during those 30 days. Walking Distance in Wilmington Bus lines, grocery stores and places to…
TRIAD Addiction Recovery Services in Wilmington, Delaware, is a nonprofit addiction counseling and recovery center. They are a ministry of Trinity Parish. Services include counseling, education and referrals. The center is open 24 hours a day, seven days every week. For those using public transit, a bus stop is just a two-minute walk from the building. Parents have reported a…
Chimes Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems Newark is a Newark, Delaware outpatient drug and alcohol rehab operating within the larger Joint Commission accredited Chimes Holcomb behavioral health network. The office serves adults and young adults, men and women with substance use disorders, mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders. As part of a broader regional system, it offers integrated and individualized care…
Dover Behavioral Health System is a psychiatric hospital in Dover, Delaware that is accredited by The Joint Commission. It provides both mental health and substance use treatment to children, adolescents and adults, with a separate outpatient campus in Georgetown, Delaware serving Sussex County. The facility's main campus is located at 725 Horsepond Road in Dover. An assessment and referral center…
Serenity Place Dover is a faith based recovery residence in Dover, Delaware offering structured sober living and drug and alcohol recovery support for men transitioning back into the community. Operated by Find Serenity the program combines long term residential recovery housing with halfway house support to help men build a drug free life. Addiction Support and Didactic Groups Serenity Place…
Wilmington VAMC Kent County CBOC is a drug and alcohol rehab located in Dover, DE. They provide outpatient addiction treatment including counseling, evaluations, medication-assisted therapy, outpatient detox, care management, and PTSD treatment for veterans. Treatment components include alcohol screening, suboxone therapy, multiple drug addiction counseling, and ongoing aftercare.
Dover Behavioral Health Systems Sussex Campus Outpatient Treatment is a drug and alcohol rehab located in Georgetown, DE. They provide inpatient addiction treatment, a partial hospitalization program, and an intensive outpatient program. Treatment components include structured therapy, medical stabilization, art and music therapy, co-occurring disorder treatment, psychoeducation, and aftercare planning. A partial hospitalization program for adolescents aged 12 to 17…
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Delaware is among the most affordable states nationally (4th) for rehab. The average cost of care here is $53,690, the average full cost of care before insurance. If you have a Marketplace health plan, your 2026 out-of-pocket maximum is no more than $10,600 for an individual or $21,200 for a family. That is the most you have to pay for covered, in-network services in a plan year. You can ask a program and your plan what you would pay.
Holds 4th place of 50 states for treatment affordability
Inpatient rehab runs about 6% below the national average
Free care may be open to residents through a state division
Sliding-scale fees are offered at 26% of the 90 programs
Just 9.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 went uninsured in 2024
Rehab costs:
holds 4th place of 50 states for treatment affordability · inpatient rehab runs about 6% below the national average · free care may be open to residents through a state division · sliding-scale fees are offered at 26% of the 90 programs · just 9.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 went uninsured in 2024
How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Delaware
Delaware has 50+ treatment programs, and you have several ways to pay for rehab. These range from your own funds and private insurance to Medicaid, Medicare and military coverage. Many programs also offer low-cost options. What fits depends on your coverage and your situation.
Private Pay + Insurance
Most treatment programs in Delaware accept self-pay, and many take private insurance. If you have a plan through work or the Marketplace, ask a program whether it works with your insurance. Ask what your share of the cost would be. Rehab insurance benefits vary from plan to plan.
Many treatment programs in Delaware accept Medicaid. Most people receiving Medicaid in Delaware are enrolled with one of the managed care plans under the Diamond State Health Plan. Ask a program which plans it takes and whether medication-assisted treatment is billed through your plan.
Many treatment programs in Delaware accept Medicare. Because Medicare is federal, you can ask any program whether it takes your Medicare coverage and what you would pay.
Delaware is part of the TRICARE East Region, and Humana Military is the regional contractor. If this is your coverage, ask a program whether it works with your plan. Veterans in Delaware can also turn to the Wilmington VA Medical Center. There are dedicated military and veterans addiction and mental health resources worth knowing about.
No federally recognized tribal nation is based in Delaware; the Delaware Nation and the Delaware Tribe of Indians are in Oklahoma. The Indian Health Service's Nashville Area includes Delaware among the eastern states it serves. You can ask a program or the IHS what support is open to you.
Many Delaware programs offer financial assistance, and some offer sliding scale fees, financing or free care. When cost is the barrier, ask a program what it can do: the options vary from program to program.
“It’s clear that we can’t fight addiction without addressing the deeper mental health struggles that often go unseen and untreated.”
I was born and raised in Delaware and from an early age, I saw how deeply addiction runs through families. I lost my aunt, who was a nurse, to a prescription drug overdose. Watching someone who once cared for others lose her battle showed me how addiction doesn’t discriminate, it can touch anyone.
According to Delaware Health and Social Services, Delaware has one of the highest drug overdose death rates in the entire country, with opioids involved in over 80% of fatal overdoses. Prescription opioids and fentanyl continue to fuel the crisis.
My story isn’t unique here, because so many families are grieving the same loss.
Frequently asked questions
What to know about rehab in Delaware
How Addiction Treatment Works in Delaware
Delaware has 50+ addiction treatment programs, and you have a clear place to start. You may qualify for free addiction treatment through the state’s Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health if you have no insurance or your plan does not meet your needs. Call or visit your local DSAMH Bridge Clinic. Staff there will do a full check-in and help plan your care. Most Delaware treatment programs start with that kind of assessment, and a Bridge Clinic is where you can get one.
The Delaware Hope Line offers 24/7 crisis assistance, clinical and peer specialist support, resources and information whenever you need it. Treatment Connection, the state’s provider portal, lets you anonymously search for nearby mental health and substance use disorder programs.
The division connects Delaware residents to mental health, substance use and gambling services. It runs prevention, treatment, crisis response and recovery support across the state. It also licenses or certifies Delaware’s substance use treatment programs and publishes their licensure and Medicaid certification status. You can ask a program about its license before you choose one.
The state also runs Help Is Here Delaware, a website that connects you and your family to treatment resources. Delaware’s Medicaid program is run by the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA).
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Delaware
Across Delaware, free and low-cost help is close by. You can call or text 24-hour crisis and suicide prevention lines. You can visit support groups and community programs. Free naloxone is also easy to get. Under a statewide standing order, approved community agencies and participating pharmacies can give intranasal naloxone kits to the public. It is in effect from July 2, 2025 through December 31, 2026. The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health also gives out free naloxone. You can get it at its Bridge Clinics, at training events, through harm reduction vending machines and by mail.
Crisis and Support Lines
Northern Delaware Hotline: State psychiatric or substance use crisis hotline for northern Delaware. 800-652-2929
Southern Delaware Hotline: State psychiatric or substance use crisis hotline for southern Delaware. 800-345-6785
Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc.: Free, confidential gambling helpline with assessment, crisis intervention, and referrals for people with gambling problems and their families, 24/7. 888-850-8888
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Free, confidential support by call, text or chat, 24/7, including for alcohol or drug use concerns. 988
SAMHSA National Helpline: Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental and substance use disorders, 24/7, in English and Spanish. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Community and Nonprofit Programs
atTAcK addiction (Newark): Nonprofit resource center connecting people to treatment and recovery services, recovery housing, family support, a food pantry, and Narcan training. 302-365-5221
Brandywine Counseling & Community Services: Outpatient and mobile substance use treatment, peer programs, women’s and youth services, and syringe services at treatment centers across Delaware. brandywinecounseling.com
NAMI Delaware: Support, education, and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families, with support groups, classes, and crisis resource listings. namidelaware.org
Harm Reduction
Delaware Goes Purple: Statewide awareness campaign offering Narcan training, education, and connections to substance use prevention and recovery resources. delawaregoespurple.org
VA and Military
Wilmington VA Medical Center (Wilmington): Main campus of the VA Wilmington health care system, with primary care and specialty services. 302-994-2511
Government and Medicaid
Delaware Hope Line: State line with 24/7 crisis assistance, clinical and peer specialist support, resources and information. 833-946-7333
Recovery Support
Impact Life: Recovery residences, harm reduction programs, peer support, outpatient services, re-entry support, and workforce development for Delaware residents. impactlifetoday.org
Delaware Al-Anon (Area 8): Peer support meetings for families and friends of people with alcohol problems, including virtual meetings and Alateen for teens. delawarealanon.org
Southern Delaware Intergroup: Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup supporting local groups and meetings in southern Delaware for people concerned about their drinking. sussexaa.org
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Delaware
Delaware’s drug and alcohol use statistics tell a hard story. Overdose deaths here run well above the national rate. Substance use disorders are also more common here than across the country. And most people in Delaware who needed substance use treatment in the past year did not get it.
33.4
Drug overdose deaths per 100,000 people, 2024
17.6%
People 12 or older with a substance use disorder in the past year, 2023-2024
83.8%
People 12 or older who needed substance use treatment but did not get it, 2024
13.3%
Adults who binge drank in the past 30 days, 2025
That treatment gap sits alongside real support. Help Is Here Delaware, the Delaware Hope Line and free naloxone distribution are here for you, plus 50+ treatment programs across the state. Binge drinking runs lower here than the national median. Still, the overdose death rate is the highest of Delaware and its three neighbors, and well above the national rate.
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