New Castle County Healthcare Resource Guide

Quick access for finding a doctor, medical screenings, and same-day care in New Castle County, Delaware

1. Getting a Doctor (Long-Term Solution)

If you are struggling to find a doctor accepting new patients or have no insurance:

Delaware Community Healthcare Access Program (CHAP)

They assign you a "Medical Home" (a specific doctor/clinic) and help with affordable prescriptions.

Dial 2-1-1 for Immediate Help

If you need immediate help finding a specialist or food/housing assistance, dial 2-1-1 or text your Zip Code to 898-211.

2. DPH Mobile Health Unit (No Appointment Needed)

The Delaware Division of Public Health also brings its Community Health Services Mobile Unit to New Castle County locations. Services include HIV testing, COVID-19 testing & vaccinations, flu shots, and community resource connections. Walk-ins welcome — no appointment needed.

For the latest New Castle County schedule, visit publichealthalerts.delaware.gov or call 302-283-7190. You can also email dhss_dph_cmhu@delaware.gov to join their distribution list for upcoming locations.

3. Low-Cost Clinics (Care Regardless of Insurance)

These federally qualified health centers provide care regardless of insurance status, with sliding fee scales for the uninsured.

Westside Family Healthcare — Wilmington

(302) 655-5822

1802 W. Fourth St, Wilmington, DE 19805

Mon: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Tue–Wed: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thu: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 5:00 – 9:00 PM · Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

💡 Tip: Westside also has locations in Northeast Wilmington, Bear, and Newark — call (302) 224-6800 to schedule at any of them.

Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (HJMC)

(302) 655-6187

Southbridge (Wilmington): 601 New Castle Ave — Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM

Claymont: 2722 Philadelphia Pike — Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM

Medical and dental care for the whole family — patients are never turned away, and Marketplace Certified Application Counselors can help you sign up for insurance.

4. Walk-In & Emergency Care

ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care

Open daily with evening hours. Walk-ins welcome, or save your spot online.

New Castle: 129 N Dupont Hwy

Newark: 200 Hygeia Dr · 2645 Pulaski Hwy, Ste A · 550 S College Ave, Ste 115 · 1 Chestnut Hill Plaza, Ste C

Wilmington: 4724 Limestone Rd

Find a location & save your spot online

24-Hour Emergency Care

ChristianaCare emergency departments are open around the clock at Christiana Hospital (Newark), Wilmington Hospital, and the Middletown free-standing Emergency Department (621 Middletown Odessa Rd, 302-203-1300).

Need a Doctor in Another Language?

ChristianaCare offers dedicated phone lines in Spanish (844-245-5071), Arabic, Haitian Creole, and Korean to help you find care.