Behavioral Health Care in Newark, DE

Dedicated to responsible, reliable and respectful care.

As Delaware’s first private behavioral health hospital, Rockford Center offers access to a wide range of inpatient and day treatment programs for children, teens and adults, in addition to a substance use disorder outpatient program for adults.

Dedicated to responsible, reliable and respectful care
Outpatient and Inpatient Services for Children, Adolescents and Adults

Our Programs and Services

Adult Outpatient

Adult Programs

Rockford Center offers a range of programs for adults, age 18 to 65, to meet these complex needs at all levels of severity.

Adult Inpatient

Adolescent Programs

We offer inpatient and outpatient programs specifically for teens ages 13 to 17.

Adolescent Inpatient

Child Programs

Our children’s mental health services can help as we offer inpatient psychiatric care for children and an outpatient day treatment program.

Adolescent Outpatient

Substance Use IOP Program

Rockford at the Orchards is designed to provide adults age 18 to 65 with comprehensive substance abuse care with the flexibility of a day program.

LGBTQI Services

Day Treatment Programs

Offers intensive therapeutic assistance for individuals who need support as they strive to achieve a satisfying and productive life at home, in the workplace, and the community.

Military and Dependents

Military Treatment Services

Individualized, comprehensive treatment to active duty, retired, reservists and National Guard members of all branches of the military.

Empathy: Supporting Healing and Trust

Empathy is at the heart of our patient-centered care, guiding how we listen, understand, and support each patient’s healing process.  Learn more about our commitment to compassion and the respect we have towards all patient experiences in this short video.

Tour Our Two Locations

Rockford Center has continually expanded the scope and breadth of our services since we started over 50 years ago. We have grown from a 55-bed residential psychiatric facility for individuals with sub-acute psychiatric disorders, to a 148-bed facility that provides easy access to a wide spectrum of inpatient behavioral healthcare and outpatient programs for adults, adolescents, and children. We’re always evolving to meet the complex behavioral healthcare needs of the community, and we invite you to take a virtual tour of our main facility in Newark and our Day Treatment facility, Rockford at the Orchards.

Patient Satisfaction

4.35 / 5
I was treated with dignity and respect
4.43 / 5
I feel better now than when I was admitted
4.38 / 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 had an amazing experience with the PHP program at Rockford Center. Overall, the sessions prepared me for recovery and gave me tools I can use for the remainder of my life.

–Former patient


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Rockford Center
100 Rockford Drive
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 302-996-5480
Toll Free: 866-847-4357

Rockford at the Orchards
Orchard Commons Business Park
5598 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: 302-996-5480

Responsible, Reliable & Respectful Care

Walk-ins are always welcome, and we are available 24/7 to provide a level of care mental health/substance use assessment.