CONNECTED COMMUNITIES RECOVERY PROGRAM
The Connected Communities Recovery Program, a comprehensive support initiative created to serve individuals navigating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. While our program is open to all, it is intentionally designed with a culturally responsive approach that centers the unique needs of Black women and girls, ensuring they receive the care, respect, and resources they deserve.
Substance Use Navigators: Here to Walk With You
Our Substance Use Navigators provide hands-on, compassionate support to help you find the care you need - without judgment. Whether you're looking for treatment, counseling, or just someone to talk to, our Navigators are here to connect you to trusted services and walk alongside you every step of the way.
How We Support Our Communities
Culturally Competent Care
We train our Community Care & Resource Navigators to provide inclusive, bias-free support rooted in Black experiences. We also offer this training to providers and organizations to combat stigma in healthcare.
Personalized Support & Assessments
Every woman’s journey is different. Our navigators take the time to understand each person’s unique needs - including mental health, trauma history, and social factors - to build the right care plan.
Connecting to Essential Services
We help Black women access:
✅ Treatment programs
✅ Mental health counseling
✅ Medical care
✅ Housing support
✅ Employment & education resources
Ongoing Recovery & Extended Support
Healing doesn’t happen overnight. Our team checks in quarterly to make sure participants continue to get the help they need.
Building Stronger Communities
We partner with local organizations to create a network of care that is responsive, effective, and truly supportive. Our team hosts quarterly meetings and one-on-one sessions with providers to improve services.
STRENTHENING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE MOVEMENT
Substance Use and Reproductive Justice among Black girls and Black women in Delaware
This community initiative aims to elevate the voices of Black women in Delaware as they navigate the journey from active dependency to recovery. Black Mothers In Power (BMIP) is advocating for the state of Delaware to enhance support for Black girls and women dealing with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) at all stages of reproduction and parenting. Through the HEAP initiative, we aim to provide education and tailored programming to meet the needs of these women.
We began by interviewing eight Black women to capture their personal stories, which will inform our community-focused work. The HEAP team and board members then collaborated to create a strategic plan that addresses the need for improved access to reproductive and parenting resources for Black women during prevention, early intervention, and recovery from substance abuse. Based on the interviews and strategic plan, BMIP created a substance abuse workshop to education the community about the experiences of Black girls and women.
Hear My Story
Each photo holds a story - voices of strength, healing, and hope. Click to hear how Black women in Delaware are navigating recovery, rebuilding, and redefining resilience.
