Providing mental and behavioral health services to the community
Located on the University of Delaware’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus, UD’s Institute for Community Mental HealthClinic (ICMH Clinic) provides mental and behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and adults. We are open to the community while also providing educational and research opportunities for UD faculty and students.
The ICMH Clinic offers individual psychotherapy, diagnostic assessments, and comprehensive psychological evaluations. We employ an evidence-based approach to mental health care. Our rigorously tested, research-based treatments have been proven to produce effective outcomes for clients.
Faculty from UD’s Clinical Science Doctoral Program direct the ICMH Clinic’s operations. Under the supervision of licensed clinical psychologists, trained doctoral students deliver evidence-based mental health care. The ICMH Clinic also collaborates with other STAR Campus health clinics and community partners to disseminate and implement health care services.
Contact Us
The ICMH Clinic is now accepting both in-person and telehealth clients depending on the needs of the individual. Please call and leave a message with your contact information to find out more about our services. Your call will be returned within 2 business days.
Phone: 302-831-2717
Email: [email protected]
- Please do not include any confidential or private health information when sending email.
Numbers to Call/Text in a Mental Health Crisis
For in-person evaluation:
If under 18, call: 1-800-969-HELP (4357)
If over 18, call 1-800-652-2929 in New Castle County or 1-800-345-6785 in Kent/Sussex Counties
For anonymous conversation:
Text: DE to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line
Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For Police or Medical Emergency call 911
Range of Services
We offer many types of evidence-based psychotherapies for a variety of problems and serve all age groups, with expertise in treating depression and anxiety disorders, as well as behavioral difficulties in children:
- Individual therapy, with expertise in depression and anxiety disorders
- Family therapy
- Child/adolescent therapy
The ICMH Clinic also provides psycho-educational evaluations for children and adults with a variety of questions and concerns:
- Behavior and school problems
- Emotional distress/disorders
- Learning disabilities—children and adults
- Intellectual assessment—developmental disabilities, giftedness
- Personality assessment
Clinic Fees
Fees for the services provided at the ICMH Clinic are based on a sliding scale. The charge per service depends on the number of people in the family and total household (yearly) income. Our therapy sessions typically range between $18 and $60 per session, and our comprehensive psychological (and psycho-educational) evaluations typically cost between $225 and $750. Payment is due prior to services being rendered unless alternative arrangements have been made. There is no charge for the initial intake session regardless of type of service requested.
We can provide documentation of services should you wish to submit claims to your insurance. However, be advised that your insurance company may not accept your claim as services that are provided by trainees are usually not covered by insurance.
Payment
Payments may be made by credit card or online check (ACH) via our online payment form. Please contact us at 302-831-2717 with any questions.
Location and Hours
The ICMH Clinic is located on the University of Delaware’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus, on the sixth floor of the STAR Tower.
Please use the ICMH Clinic’s physical address to navigate to the appropriate parking lot and entrance:
100 Discovery Boulevard, Newark, Delaware 19713
Parking: Several visitor/patient parking spots are available for up to four hours during clinic appointments.
Hours: The STAR Tower is regularly open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. However, please note that ICMH Clinic hours are by appointment only. Once you have been assigned to a clinician, that clinician will contact you to schedule a mutually agreeable time. Appointments can be offered on some evening and Saturday morning hours, depending on need and availability.
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