Division of Developmental Disabilities Services to Host Two Lifespan Waiver Application Sessions
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
NEW CASTLE (June 12, 2019) – The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) will host two sessions later this month for families interested in applying for the Lifespan Waiver, which is designed to enable individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder or Prader-Willi Syndrome who have left school to live safely in the community. The […]
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, DHSS Bring New Statewide Resources for Families in Crisis
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2019
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Partnership for Drug-Free Kids are collaborating to bring dedicated, science-based resources and support to Delaware families. The two entities will work together to provide innovative, digital resources and one-on-one support to parents and caregivers as they help a loved one struggling with opioids or other […]
DPH Marking First Lyme Disease Awareness Week with Outreach, Education and Activities
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019
DOVER – Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States with approximately 20,000 new cases reported each year. Delaware is among the top 10 states in the United States with the highest incidence rates. In 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reported 520 confirmed and probable cases in the state. […]
Delaware Recognizes Supervised Visitation Awareness Month through Toy Drive, Wearing Orange
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2019
NEW CASTLE (May 15, 2019) – During Supervised Visitation Awareness Month, the Department of Health and Social Services’ Office of Community Services is conducting a toy drive to provide new toys, books and games for use at Delaware’s six Family Visitation Centers (FVCs). Through June 10, drop-off bins will be located at all State Service […]
Drug Take-Back Day Event Collects 5,385 Pounds of Unwanted Or Expired Medications
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
DOVER (May 15, 2019) – During the 18th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event on April 27, 2019, Delaware collected 5,385 pounds of unwanted or expired medicine, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Division of Public Health (DPH). That amount is approximately 1,600 pounds more than the 3,739 pounds collected in October. […]
