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.
The Reason We are Here
Tyler Armstrong Keister
Ricky Hess
Stephanie King
John Perkins Jr.
Greg Humes
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
| Breakdown | Group | Deaths | Percent of Total | Change From Prior Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County | New Castle County | 222 | 65.7% | -30.4% from 2023 |
| County | Kent | 64 | 18.9% | -28.1% from 2023 |
| County | Sussex | 52 | 15.4% | -56.3% from 2023 |
| Gender | Male | 226 | 67% | Not provided |
| Gender | Female | 112 | 33% | Not provided |
| Race/ethnicity | White | 210 | 62% | Not provided |
| Race/ethnicity | Black | 108 | 32% | Not provided |
| Race/ethnicity | Hispanic | 18 | 5% | Not provided |
| Race/ethnicity | Asian | 2 | 1% | Not provided |
| Age | 11-20 | 2 | < 1% | Not provided |
| Age | 21-30 | 24 | 7.1% | Not provided |
| Age | 31-40 | 82 | 24.3% | Not provided |
| Age | 41-50 | 87 | 25.7% | Not provided |
| Age | 51-60 | 82 | 24.3% | Not provided |
| Age | 60+ | 61 | 18% | Not provided |
| Substances | Fentanyl | 271 | 44% | Not provided |
| Substances | Cocaine | 166 | 27% | Not provided |
| Substances | Xylazine | 48 | 8% | Not provided |
| Substances | Oxycodone | 11 | 2% | Not provided |
| Substances | PCP | 7 | 1% | Not provided |
| Substances | Methadone | 33 | 5% | Not provided |
| Substances | Methamphetamine | 42 | 7% | Not provided |
| Substances | Heroin | 21 | 4% | Not provided |
| Substances | Fluorofentanyl | 13 | 2% | Not provided |
atTAcK addiction by the Numbers
Recovery Residences
Resident occupancy rate (open in 2024)
Registrants for annual 5K in 2025
Beds at Recovery Residences
People trained to use Narcan® as well as kits distributed
People coached through the free People Empowering People (PEP Team) in 2024
People served by the atTAcK addiction Food Pantry in 2025
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
2026: sb 249
atTAcK addiction supports this legislation that would decriminalize possession of paraphernalia and establish a regulatory framework for harm reduction programs, providing immunities for program providers and staff.
2026: sb 22
Known as the Fair Standards in Mental Health Care Act, the legislation builds on previous work to advance mental health parity and aims to ensure patients with private insurance can access timely, evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder care.
2025: hb 21 w/ SA 1
Bans the sale of tianeptine, a dietary supplement, which is also known as "gas station heroin."
2024: sb SS1 for SB 13 w/ HA 1
Created hospital quality assessment and established a hospital quality and health equity fund, which, in part, will develop or enhance funding for Medicaid initiatives, including in behavioral health.
2023: hb 160
Creates a monthly phone surcharge as a dedicated funding source for behavioral health crisis services, primarily through 988.
2022: sb 319
Finalizes the parameters of specialty license plate for atTAcK addiction.
Leadership Team
Advisory Board
Blake A. Impagliazzo
Advisory Board
Bob Procopio
Staff
Carolyn Hildenbrand
Resource Center, Program Director
Verree Richardson
Resource Center, Peer Support Specialist
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