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Dover Behavioral Health System offers comprehensive behavioral health treatment services to children, adolescents and adults, with locations in Dover and Georgetown, Delaware.

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Behavioral Health Services for Children, Adolescents and Adults

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs

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Inpatient Treatment

Patients in need of immediate stability for acute psychiatric disorders are treated in our inpatient treatment program by our caring and dedicated professionals.

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Adolescent Partial Hospitalization

Adolescents ages 12–17 who need support for acute psychiatric disorders but are functioning well enough not to require inpatient care are treated in our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).

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Substance Use Disorder IOP

Dover Behavioral Health System offers an Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for substance use disorder at our locations in Dover and Georgetown, Delaware.

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Detoxification

The Adult Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program at Dover Behavioral Health System provides a medically supervised detoxification and recovery program.

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Assessments and Referrals

Dover Behavioral Health System provides access to our assessment and referral center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is needed.

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Adult Partial Hospitalization

Patients in need of support transitioning from inpatient care, or who require more intensive care than traditional outpatient may benefit from our Partial Hospital Program (PHP).

Dover Behavioral Health

Offering inpatient and outpatient care for Adults, Adolescents, and Military populations in a safe and compassionate environment.

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Georgetown Behavioral Health

Georgetown Behavioral Health, a extension of Dover Behavioral Health, provides Partial Hospital Program (PHP) treatment for children ages 6-11 and adolescents 12-17.

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Our Programs and Services

At Dover Behavioral Health System, we provide comprehensive behavioral health services designed to support healing, resilience and long-term recovery.

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Dover Behavioral Health System offers a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for children ages 6–11 with acute psychiatric or behavioral disorders who need support, but are functioning well enough not to require inpatient care. This program is offered from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays.
When adolescents need intensive behavioral health services, our experienced staff provides techniques to help strengthen their self-confidence for healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life. Dover Behavioral Health System offers acute psychiatric inpatient services as well as an outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) to adolescents ages 12–17.
When adults require intensive behavioral health services, our experienced staff provides techniques to help strengthen their self-confidence for healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life. Dover Behavioral Health System offers acute psychiatric inpatient services as well as outpatient services to adults ages 18 and up.
Dover Behavioral Health System provides individualized comprehensive treatment to active duty, retired, reservists and National Guard members of all branches of the military. Through our inpatient, partial and evening programs, military members and their families receive quality and specialized care from our dedicated clinical team of psychiatrists, social workers, allied therapists and mental health technicians.

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Dual Diagnosis vs Co-Occurring Disorders

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Navigating the world of mental health and substance abuse treatment can be complex and overwhelming, especially for those dealing with dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders. These terms refer to individuals who suffer from both a mental health

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What Sets Us Apart

Patient Satisfaction

4.34 / 5
I was treated with dignity and respect
4.47 / 5
I feel better now than when I was admitted
4.32 / 5
Overall I was very satisfied with my treatment

*Survey data was collected from July 2025 to December 2025 through Mental Health Outcomes, LLC, which benchmarks patient satisfaction data for psychiatric hospitals across the United States.

 

Patient Testimonial

I’ve been to couple mental health facilities but I can honestly say Dover Behavioral Health has the most caring staff.

– Anonymous Former Patient

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If you’re looking for an opportunity to build the career of your dreams and join a team of professionals passionate about helping patients, Dover Behavioral Health System is the place for you.

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If you or a loved one is concerned with behavioral health issues, we are here to help.

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Please note, the Georgetown Campus is for outpatient treatment only. In case of a mental health crisis, call 988 or seek the nearest emergency room. If you need to reach us immediately, call us at 302-741-0140. Licensed mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you or your loved one.

Physicians are on the medical staff of Dover Behavioral Health System, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Dover Behavioral Health System. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. Model representations of real patients are shown. TRICARE® is a registered trademark of the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency. All rights reserved.

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