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Mental Health Services for
Deaf and
Hard of Hearing People

Nationwide and local resources available.

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West Virginia Resources

Nationwide Resources

DeafLEAD

DeafLEAD has crisis VP, text, & chat hotlines available to support you 24/7/365 days a year.

Deaf Crisis Line [VP]: 321-800-3323
Text: Type “HAND” to 839863
Phone: 573-445-5005

The Deaf Hotline

The Deaf Hotline offers safe, confidential advocacy services for Deaf survivors and service providers. We also provide resources and education about the need for Deaf abuse outreach programs. Website has many educational ASL Videos.

ADWAS

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services empowers Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment to transform their lives, while striving to change the beliefs and behaviors that foster and perpetuate violence.

Deaf Counseling Center

Deaf Counseling Center is a Deaf-owned and operated counseling and consulting practice staffed by Deaf licensed professional therapists.

Nationwide Resources

Recovery Network

The Recovery Network for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing outpatient program provides services (including TeleHealth) to individuals experiencing substance use disorders who are Deaf, hard of hearing or who have hearing loss. All services are provided by staff that are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and culturally sensitive to the Deaf community.

Deaf YES! Center for Deaf Empowerment and Recovery

The mission of DeafYES! is to partner with the Deaf community to develop innovative addiction and mental health resources that are uniquely and expertly tailored for Deaf signing people.

Alcoholics Anonymous in ASL

The 12 steps in ASL and more on the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. YouTube channel.

National Deaf Therapy

National Deaf Therapy is a Deaf owned online/virtual therapy services for the deaf and signing community.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat. All chat centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by CONTACT USA. Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S.

Center for Deaf Health Equity

Center for Deaf Health Equity conducts patient-centered research to link accessibility to health outcomes among deaf and hard of hearing individuals. They share the research and findings on their webpage. Many ASL videos on important health topics.

Qualified Mental Health Interpreters

There are interpreters who are specially trained to provide interpreting services in mental health settings. Click here for more information.

Health Bridges ASL Videos

Health Bridges offers a series of ASL videos on mental health topics. Click here to see ASL video list.

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