Delaware Guidance Services | Lewes, Sussex County

Delaware Guidance Services (DGS) is Delaware’s largest provider of non-residential mental health services for children and families. We strive to create respectful, competent, and culturally aware spaces for youth and families to process the impact of trauma and build resiliency. Our mission is to “provide quality therapeutic services to children, youth, and their families to increase their social, emotional, and behavioral wellness”, and our vision for Delaware is “resilient families nurturing children’s well-being”. We offer comprehensive outpatient counseling, group therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and school- and community-based services. Over 93% of our clients report improvement following treatment, and the therapeutic benefits extend to their siblings, classmates, and peers. As the leading provider of mental health services in Lewes, Sussex County, and across Delaware, we are proud to offer quality, compassionate care that helps children and families reach their full potential.