Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long Announces 2023 Lt. Governor’s Challenge
DOVER, DE –Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced today that entries are open for the 2023 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Wellness Leadership Award. This award is given annually to honor individuals and organizations throughout Delaware that contribute to the advancement of health and wellness. The Lt. Governor’s Challenge recognizes Delawareans who have worked tirelessly to make the […]
Read MoreLt. Governor Hall-Long, NFL Hall of Famer Randy White Announce the Bench Opioids Initiative to Curb Opioid Abuse
The joint initiative with DisposeRx will aim to prevent the misuse of unused prescription medications among Delaware students NEWARK, DE- Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined NFL Hall of Famer, and native Delawarean, Randy White at the DIAA women’s high school basketball semi-finals on Wednesday to announce a new statewide initiative to curb prescription drug abuse […]
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The Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) is an advisory body comprised of community advocates, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and state leaders that works towards solutions for action to address prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. The consortium continues to develop short-term and long-term strategies and initiatives to address the major […]
Read MoreLt. Governor Hall-Long, Senator Brown, Representative Bentz Announce Legislation to Ban Patient Brokering Schemes
Dover, Del. – On Thursday, legislation was announced that would ban the practice of patient brokering schemes in Delaware. The passage of SB 32 will prevent the abuse and substandard treatment of Delawareans seeking critical care for substance use disorders and will save millions of dollars in fraudulent medical claims. “Delawareans seeking help for their addiction, […]
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Read MoreAbout the Office
About the Lieutenant Governor’s Office The Lt. Governor of Delaware is the second ranking executive office in the state after the Governor of Delaware. The Lt. Governor presides over the state Senate and chairs Delaware’s Board of Pardons. The Lt. Governor’s office also serves as a resource to help Delawareans connect with various state agencies […]
Read MoreInitiatives Overview
Health Since taking office, tackling Delaware’s opioid epidemic and addressing the challenges around mental health have been a top priority for Lt. Governor Hall-Long. In 2017 during her first months in office, she was instrumental in creating Delaware’s first Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC). The BHC is an is an advisory body comprised of community advocates, law […]
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2021
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Dr. Bethany Hall-Long has served as Delaware’s 26th Lieutenant Governor since 2017. As a member of the Democratic Party, she served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 2002-2008 and in the Delaware Senate from 2008-2017. Bethany was born and raised in Sussex County on her family farm with her two older brothers. She graduated […]
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Office Locations Tatnall Building (Dover Location) 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South3rd FloorDover, DE 19901Phone: (302) 744-4333 Carvel State Office Building (Wilmington Location) 820 N. French Street10th FloorWilmington, DE 19801Phone: (302) 577-8787 Invite the Lieutenant Governor Please use this online form to invite the Lt. Governor to your event or to request a meeting. […]
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