Resources for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community

Substance Use Disorder Services

CaringWorks, Inc.

275 Washington St SW
Atlanta, Georgia. 30303

(404) 537-3994

Makoto Ikegami, ASL Therapist
makotoikegami@caringworksinc.org
(404) 537-3994

CaringWorks provides the only Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) homeless program in the Southeast. The program includes residential treatment and recovery services for homeless DHH adults. Only four comparable programs exist in the United States, yet estimates show that thousands of homeless DHH individuals need these services. CaringWorks provides its DHH program at Hope House. It offers culturally and linguistically competent therapeutic services to DHH men. Hope House currently has designated 12 beds for this special-needs population. DHH staff members are fluent in American Sign Language, competent in Deaf Culture, and trained in evidenced-based practices provide the services. The program empowers DHH men to maintain sobriety...

Deaf Community Services/ Signs of Life

1545 Hotel Circle S
#300
San Diego, California. 92108

619-550-3434

619-550-3436

Kenny Furchner, Program Manager
kfurchner@dcsofsd.org
619-550-3434

SOL is an outpatient addiction recovery program for deaf and Hard of hearing adults over 18 years old. We offer 4x weekly meetings, one-on-one meetings, and sober-living houses.

John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center

1732 South Ave
Rochester, New York. 14620-4238

8666814627

5854614545 (Fax)

Jason Goldwasser, Director
jason.goldwasser@oasas.ny.gov
5854610410 x 238

The Norris Addiction Treatment Center is a 44-bed inpatient treatment program. Patient services are provided through a structured treatment program which includes a strict set of behavioral guidelines, an intensive treatment program schedule, and individualized treatment. This program is also the designated program for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the State of New York. Counselors from Substance and Addiction Intervention Services for the Deaf (SAISD) provide services including counseling, psycho-educational groups and informational lectures. Norris Addiction Treatment Center also utilizes ASL interpreters as appropriate.

MN Substance Use Disorder Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

M Health Fairview
2312 South 6th St.
Minneapolis, Minnesota. 55454

651-964-1427 (vp)

612-273-4459

612-273-4461 (Fax)

Jaimelyn Purves, Lodging Plus Admissions Counselor
jaimelyn.purves@fairview.org
651-964-1427 (vp)

The M Health Substance Use Disorder Lodging Plus Program is located within the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, at the Riverside campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Program is committed to serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind clients embedded within the larger hearing population.

For assistance, contact Jaime Purves at jaimelyn.purves@fairview.org or 651-964-1427(vp) or Deb Guthmann at dguthmann@aol.com


Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Deaf Refugee Advocacy Inc

POB 10335
Rochester, New York. 14610

(585) 286-3440

Diana Pryntz, Executive Director
PryntzDRA@gmail.com
(585) 286-3440

We recognize that deaf refugees, asylum-seekers, immigrants, and those from US territories have unique needs that are best served and assisted by the members of the general Deaf community. Our mission is to
1) provide direct services (education and case management services),
2) promote advocacy and full language access for this population, and
3) outreach services (collaboration, consultation, and education) to existing community service organizations and agencies.
We aim to support them as they strive to be self‐sustaining neighbors while still retaining their own cultural heritage, identity, language, and religion. Furthermore, we wish to ensure their inclusion into our Deaf community and into general society.

Deaf Wellness Center

300 Crittenden Blvd
Rochester, New York. 14642

Dr. Amanda O'Hearn, Director

(585) 286-5041

The DWC provides evaluation and psychotherapy services to individuals age 17 and older, couples, and families. We also conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide consultation and forensic evaluation services to courts, governments, etc., on topics related to deafness, mental health, and healthcare. Several psychotherapy groups are also conducted at the DWC. Our psychotherapy groups are all-deaf and are conducted in sign language by our sign-fluent therapists. While most of our clients are deaf and use sign language, some are hard-of-hearing, oral deaf, or hearing people with deaf family members. The DWC accepts all forms of health insurance and there is a sliding fee scale for persons with limited income... (see website)

Delaware Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

4425 North Market Street
Wilmington, Delaware. 19802-1307

(302) 761-8275

(302) 736-9197 (Fax)

The Delaware Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DelODHH) resides in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, an agency of the Delaware Department of Labor.

We envision all people having the same access to opportunities and leading self-sufficient, productive, and fulfilling lives. We demonstrate a commitment to the independence and equality of people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing by providing information, education, services and training, and advocacy.

Our Services:
- How to make arrangements for a sign language interpreter or obtain other auxiliary aids needed for an appointment;
- How to find assistive technology resources;
- Sign language classes;
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing related local and national news and events

DePaul

1931 Buffalo Road
Rochester, New York. 14624

Mark Fuller, President

(585) 426-8000

DePaul is a progressive, private not-for-profit organization founded in 1958 that provides services in the following areas:


Addiction Prevention and Support Services
Affordable Housing
Mental Health Residential
Senior Living Communities
Support Programs
Vocational Programs

PAHrtners Deaf Services

614 North Easton Road
Glenside, Pennsylvania. 19038

Dr. Melissa Watson, Senior Vice President
PAHinfo@rhanet.org
(215) 392-2425

We provide community based behavioral and mental health programs for individuals who utilize sign language as their primary mode of communication. Services include supportive living programs, outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, case management, day programs and community participation supports. Funding varies by program. For Pennsylvania residents funding typically comes through a Pennsylvania county, Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs, a Pennsylvania Managed Care Organization or private insurance.

PAHrtners Deaf Services (West)

415 Moon Clinton Road
Moon Township, Pennsylvania. 15108

Dr. Melissa Watson, Senior Vice President
melissa.watson@rhanet.org
(412) 470-6930

We provide community based behavioral and mental health programs for individuals who utilize sign language as their primary mode of communication. Services include supportive living programs, outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, case management, day programs and community participation supports. Funding varies by program. For Pennsylvania residents funding typically comes through a Pennsylvania county, Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs, a Pennsylvania Managed Care Organization or private insurance.

Regional Center for Independent Living

497 State Street
Rochester, New York. 14608

Bruce Darling, President/CEO

(585) 442-6470

The Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL) assists people with all types of disabilities who want the opportunity to live independently and be active members of the community. Our core services include Information Referrals, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, and Advocacy. We also offer specialty services that address a variety of needs including housing, accessibility, environmental modifications, benefits advisement, employment, and youth services.

Self Help Meetings

12-Step Meetings, ASL or Interpreted, for San Diego County

Click on link above to see meeting schedule.

ASL Space TGWS (Thank God We’re Sober) Meeting List

Click the link above to see the meeting schedule.

Greater Seattle Intergroup ASL Meetings

Click link above to view meeting schedule.

International listing of 12 Step Meetings

Click link above to view meeting schedule.

Interpreted 12 Step Meeting-Foxhall Chapter Seven Group (Eden Prairie, Minnesota)

Click link above to view video recording.

Narcotics Anonymous ASL Online Meetings & Resources

Click the link above to view meeting schedule.

NA offers the following ASL (American Sign Language) resources. Please share this information with any addict who uses ASL. And please write to fsmail@na.org and let us know if you have any ideas or success with providing additional support to deaf and hard of hearing addicts seeking recovery.

National Meeting List – ASL and Interpreted Meetings

Click on link above to view meeting schedule.

Managed by Portland Deaf Access Committee (PDAC)

Never Alone Deaf Group (NADG)

Click on link above to view meeting schedule.

OMD – Minnesota AA Group (ASL interpreted)

A 2-hour Big Book study with ASL interpreters on Wednesdays at 7PM central/5PM pacific.

Click website above to be directed to zoom. (please email kmpsai@rit.edu if this is not a functional link or meeting)

Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

At the link above, select either ASL, ASL interpreter, American Sign Language, or Deaf/Hard of Hearing to show a list of ASL friendly meetings.

Online Meetings

Lisa Fowler,

(919) 246 9508

Click link above to view meeting schedule.

Vermont Recovery Group

Click link above to view meeting schedule.

Washington DC/ Maryland

Click link above to view meeting schedule.

Rochester Area AA Meetings

Rochester, New York

To find a meeting in ASL, find " Any Type", click and scroll down to Sign Language. To find a meeting on a specific day or any day, click on the day of the week and select "any day".

Deaf off Drugs and Alcohol (DODA)

Ohio

- Online video meetings in ASL (check website for schedule)
- Daily Thought/Daily Meditation/daily Prayer in ASL

Web Links

Alcohol Use during Coronavirus Crisis

In this video Kimberly Bostick, mental health counselor for Gallaudet University Counseling and
Psychological services, discusses some reasons why sheltering at home for Covid-19 can
negatively impact those in recovery.

Alcohol/Drug ASL Videos

These videos use signs for Drug and Alcohol related information using some different
registers/styles of language (consultative, casual, intimate).

ASL-STAR

This is an online portal where you can administer various screeners and assessments in American
Sign Language related to mental health, substance, and career.

Big Book

This is an American Sign Language (ASL) version of the Fourth Edition of the Big Book,
which is the basic text for Alcoholics Anonymous. This version of the Big Book in ASL is
signed by Deaf individuals. A.A. members maintain personal anonymity at the level of public
media. Any person appearing in this video is not an A.A. member.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor

Multiple resources from Minnesota Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

The M Health Substance Use Disorder Program is an intensive outpatient chemical dependency program located within the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, at the Riverside campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Program is committed to serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind clients embedded within the larger Hearing population.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Our network of crisis centers offers many services for people who are deaf and hard of hearing, including veterans.

One Decision Many Lives

This video, produced by Gallaudet University, highlights the potential consequences of deciding
to drive while intoxicated in a skit performed by students. Additionally, students are interviewed
about their experiences with drugs and alcohol in college.

Party Responsible

This video is in ASL and captioned and was developed by Peer Health Advocates at Gallaudet
University.

The video is geared towards college students and shows different situations that can happen
when "partying" and if a student plans to engage in this behavior, how to do so in a more
responsible manner

Sober Hands & Hands of Serenity: Readings and Speaker Stories

Readings, speaker stories, workshops and more on video for our friends in the Deaf recovery
community. The audio is the speakers voice, and the video is the ASL interpreter. Both AA and
Al-Anon speakers

Social Distance Challenge

This Social Distance Challenge video by the Deaf Recovery Community celebrates members of
the community while social distancing during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Staying Sober During Covid-19

This video shows two Deaf people in recovery and their challenges of staying sober during
COVID and how the community can be more mindful about what is shared and posted. Thank
you to James McGowan and Sheena Cobb for sharing their hearts with us