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We are activists, advocates, and advisers.

We are a grassroots movement.

We are mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, and friends whose lives have been touched by addiction. For over a decade, we’ve helped people struggling with substance use disorder find the support and treatment they need to live healthy, successful lives. We build common ground between public and private sectors, across the political aisle, and person-to-person to end this epidemic. Our deep commitment to on-the-ground solutions is the starting point for help and hope.

Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.

Our mission is to raise awareness about the disease of substance use disorder. Through educating communities, assisting families in their quest for information, and supporting those in recovery, atTAcK addiction seeks to remove the stigma associated with this disease by effecting positive change in Delaware.

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The Reason We are Here

Tyler Armstrong Keister

Tyler Armstrong Keister

Tyler was born in Delaware and grew up in Hockessin, the youngest child in his family. A good athlete, Tyler was also smart, funny, witty, and kind. He enjoyed soccer, football, and swimming — and ...
Ricky Hess

Ricky Hess

Ricky Hess was an active athlete, playing both football and lacrosse. He suffered a few knee injuries and received pain medicine from a doctor. During high school, he would drink to get drunk and ...
Stephanie King

Stephanie King

Stephanie King never dreamed she would become an addict. Steph grew up in a loving home and attended 12 years of Catholic school. She was a great student and an athlete, and was a kind and caring daughter.
John Perkins Jr.

John Perkins Jr.

John lost his life to a heroin overdose on May 5, 2011. He had just turned 30 years old. He was an only son and grew up as a typical boy, always pushing the envelope on either his bicycle, dirt bike, ...
Greg Humes

Greg Humes

Gregory Hill Humes was a sensitive son and young man who excelled academically, starting in elementary school, leading to his acceptance to Penn State. When it came to sports, Greg was regularly chosen ...

Hope lives. Recovery is possible!

If you or someone you know is struggling, we’ve got you.

The State of Addiction in Delaware

overdose deaths in 2024

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Overdose Deaths by:

Source: Delaware Division of Forensic Science 2023 Annual Report (<1MB PDF)

atTAcK addiction by the Numbers

Recovery Residences

Beds at Recovery Residences

Resident occupancy rate (open in 2024)

People trained to use Narcan® and 5,000+ as well as kits distributed

Registrants for annual 5K in 2025

Community events attended by atTAcK addiction volunteers in 2024

People coached through the free People Empowering People (PEP Team) in 2024

People served by the atTAcK addiction Food Pantry in 2024

Legislative Initiatives

atTAcK addiction is actively involved in initiating, supporting, and passing legislation that supports people impacted by substance use disorder as well as their families. We also provide both public comment in the General Assembly’s committee meetings and expert testimony on the floor of each body.

  • Bills initiated by atTAcK addiction and passed in the same year they were introduced.

  • Bills for which atTAcK addiction provided consulting input.

  • HB

    House Bill

  • SB

    Senate Bill

  1. 2025: hb HB 21 w/ SA 1

    Bans the sale of tianeptine, a dietary supplement, which is also known as "gas station heroin."

  2. 2023: hb 160

    Creates a monthly phone surcharge as a dedicated funding source for behavioral health crisis services, primarily through 988.

  3. 2022: sb 319

    Finalizes the parameters of specialty license plate for atTAcK addiction.

  4. 2022: hb 300

    Provides for an annual behavioral health check for middle school students.

  5. 2022: hb 303

    Requires insurers to cover an annual behavioral health well check.

  6. 2022: sb 13

    Establishes “Ban the Box” for applications to institutions of higher education in Delaware, initiated by atTAcK addiction.

Leadership Team

Board Members

  • Matt Keister

    Matt Keister

  • Rebecca King, MSN, RN, NCSN

    Rebecca King, MSN, RN, NCSN

  • Doug Moore

    Doug Moore

  • Elizabeth Perkins

    Elizabeth Perkins

  • Josh Ragnis

    Josh Ragnis

  • Mike Barbieri

    Mike Barbieri

  • Wayne White

    Wayne White

Advisory Board

  • Bob Procopio

    Bob Procopio

Staff

  • Brandi Parks

    Brandi Parks

    Resource Center, Program Manager

Founding Member

Our Newsletters

Our online newsletters offer valuable information on everything from prevention education to upcoming events. Be sure to read the prior editions and sign up for new ones to stay up to date on everything that supports ending addiction in Delaware.

Most recent newsletter

  1. July 2025

We are here to help.

We encourage you to reach out for a connection to treatment services, to schedule a speaker or Narcan® community training session, to participate in an event, or to receive items such as atTAcK addiction wristbands.

  • In person:

    Resource Center

    210 Peoples PlazaNewark, DE 19702
    • Mon.–Wed. and Fri.: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    • Thu.: noon–6 p.m.
    • Sat.: 9 a.m.–noon

  • By mail:

    P.O. Box 36Bear, DE 19701