Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services
https://www.adwas.org
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. We provide comprehensive services to individuals and families, community education, and advocacy on systems and policy issues.
Addiction Treatment and Rehab for Deaf and Blind Individuals
https://www.rehabcenter.net/rehab-for-deaf-and-blind/
If you, or a someone close to you, is struggling with deafness, hearing loss, blindness, or impaired vision, or any other disability, and is faced with an addiction, please reach out to our compassionate and expert staff at RehabCenter.net. We can help you to further explore your best options, from conventional, privately ran programs, to those that are tailored to fit the exact needs of your disability.
Beth Hirnle, NCC., LMHC
10827 NE 68th St. Suite E
Kirkland, WA 98033
[425] 443-9893 V
[425] 307-6540
BethHirnle@msn.com
BIRTH INJURY Justice Center
https://www.childbirthinjuries.com
The Birth Injury Center is dedicated to supporting anyone who has been affected by birth injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and other developmental disabilities. We strive to provide answers and guidance to ensure that families receive the assistance that they need to help improve their overall quality of life.
Cascadia Black Deaf Center/ Cascadia Deaf Nation
https://www.cascadiabdc.co/ https://www.cascadiadn.co/store
Cascadia Deaf Nation [CDN] emerged out of the responsive understanding that we are facing imminent cultural, social, and economic crises that are fueling inequities and injustice to repeat itself in cycles. The harmful reproductions of systems of oppression are the symptoms of the collapse on many fronts whether it is healthcare or social or education system, etc. It is time to address the profound impact of cultural-linguistic injustice and social injustice has on everyone within BIPOCD* communities in the Cascadia bioregion [located in Washington State and Oregon as part of the Pacific Northwest.
Cascadia Black Deaf Center [CBDC] cultivates Black Deaf excellence in the Pacific Northwest region. CBDC connect Black Deaf people through community building events and empower them through community-based education and meaningful partnerships. CBDC is creating a better world for the next generation of Black Deaf children/youth.
Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, Behavioral Healthcare
402 South Fourth Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902</span
[509] 575-4084 V
[509] 575-4200 V
[509] 452-9675 V
https://www.comphc.org
Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Ms W3636
Seattle, WA 98105
[206] 987-3858
[206] 987-3886 V/TTY
Susan.sidman@seattlechildrens.org
https://www.seattlechildrens.org
Seattle Children’s Hospital,
Department of Psychiatry, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services
4800 Sand Point Way NE
W3636
Seattle, WA 98105
[206] 987-2164 V
[206] 987-4885 V
[206] 526-2551 TTY
Erika.miller@seattlechildrens.org
https://www.seattlechildrens.org
Coalition on Inclusive Emergency Planning
Washington State Independent Living Council
www.WASILC.org/InclusiveEmergencyPlanning.html
The Coalition on Inclusive Emergency Planning (CIEP) is a statewide disability advisory group that provides technical advice on physical and programmatic accesses and effective communication strategies.
Jim House is the Disability Integration Manager – Jim.House@dshs.wa.gov
Columbia River Mental Health Services
6926 NE Fourth Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
[360] 993-3000 V
[360] 993-3001 TTY
[360] 993-3047
info@crmhs.org
http://crmhs.org
Deaf Access Washington
409 North 57th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
[509] 728-9014 VP
[509] 452-9823 V
[509] 966-9799
garym@dawash.org
http://www.dawash.org/DAW/Home.html
Deaf Counseling Center
https://deafcounseling.com
Deaf Counseling Center is a Deaf-owned and operated counseling and consulting practice staffed by Deaf licensed professional therapists. We specialize in working with Deaf people and their families.
deaf friendly
http://www.deaffriendly.com
deaffriendly.com brings awareness to deaf-friendly businesses, and corrective feedback to deaf-challenged businesses. Reviewers fit several categories: deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, friends/family of the deaf and those with a special interest in creating a deaf-friendly world.
Deaf Health Talks
https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/family-medicine/programs/mdisability/addressing-healthcare-disparities/deaf-health-talks
Deaf Health Talks are regular, virtual live stream health education monthly events for Deaf signers, with available closed captions for non-signers. These presentations, covering current health topics, are given largely by different Deaf health experts education forum in American Sign Language to generate an accessible health education platform for Deaf and hard of hearing community members. These presentations are free and open to the public and provide opportunities for community members to ask questions in an interactive question and answer forum. The Deaf Health Talks can include live demonstrations on cooking, exercise, and good health practices, that can help you take control of your health right from your home. Viewers also get access to opportunities to contribute to health research studies and connect to community health resources
Deaf Youth Leadership
https://awsleaders.org/dtl
Through an interactive, weeklong camp experience, students learn and practice essential skills. Several workshops are held relating to character building, leadership, communication, integrity, self-identity, advocacy, and teamwork. Students at Deaf Teen Leadership also have the opportunity to experience the Cispus challenge course, participate in Deaf culture enrichment activities and meet other Deaf and hard of hearing youth from high schools across Washington. Camp directors are James Christianson and Mark Hoshi.
Debbie Lasky-Fink, MA, LMHC, MA Mental Health Counselor
20056 – 19th Ave NE, Suite 104A
Shoreline, WA 98155
[425] 308-3693 V
Laskyfinkd@yahoo.com
http://debbielasky-fink.com
Hearing Speech and Deaf Center
https://www.hsdc.org
HSDC is a resource center; we empower people through speech therapy, audiology, advocacy, parent-infant & preschool programs, and interpreting services.
HSDC also have service centers in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellingham.
Rosen Family Preschool & ASL Infant Toddler Room
https://hsdc.org/education/rosen-family-preschool/
Rosen Family Preschool is a program for children ages birth to 5 that emphasizes both American Sign Language (ASL) and English, giving children a bilingual language foundation that lasts a lifetime. We have a classroom dedicated to Deaf and hard of hearing students, as well as an ASL immersion classroom for other children whose families have made a commitment to using ASL in the home. In 2021, we opened our third classroom for infants and toddlers. All instruction is conducted in ASL.
Jacqui Metzger, MSW, LICSW
2271 NE 51st Street
Seattle, WA 98105
jacquimetzger@gmail.com
Lifeline Connections – Specialized Recovery Services
1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd, Building 17
Vancouver, WA 98661
[360] 991-0481 VP
[360] 397-8246 V
[360] 991-0908 VP
jblair@lifelineconnections.org
https://lifelineconnections.org
Melick Psychological Services
Amy Melick, Ph.D., Private Practice
17220 – 127th Pl. NE, #300
Woodinville, WA 98072
[425] 985-5236 V
drmelick@comcast.net
Melissa Wood Brewster, MSW, LICSW
753 N. 35th Street, Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98103
[206] 409-1266 V
woodbrewster@gmail.com
http://woodbrewster.com
Mental Health, Department of Social & Health Services,
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
PO Box 45130
Olympia, WA 98504
[888] 713-6010 V
https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-and-supports/behavioral-health-and-recovery
National Deaf Therapy
https://www.nationaldeaftherapy.com/copy-of-asl-now
National Deaf Therapy is a tele-mental health platform serving nationally. National Deaf Therapy puts patient confidentiality first and is 100% compliant with all patient privacy rules and regulations. National Deaf Therapy works with most insurance carriers and accepts private pay and provide 30 minutes of free consultation. NDT covers domestic violence, couples counseling, grief counseling, end of life counseling and any type of therapy.
Neuropsychological Health Care & Rehabilitation Services;
Wilson Clinical Services, PLLC.
1117 A Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
[360] 339-7752
wcs@wilsonclinical.com
https://wilsonclinical.com
North Sound Mental Health Administration
301 Valley Mall Way, Suite 110
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
[360] 416-7013 V
[800] 833-6384 TTY
[360] 416-7017
Margaret_rojas@nsmha.org
https://nsbhaso.org
Northwest Justice Project
Northwest Justice Project provides free legal assistance to address fundamental human needs such as housing, family safety, income security, health care, education, and more. Our work challenges structural and racial inequities to promote the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families, and communities across Washington State.
Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/office-deaf-and-hard-hearing
ODHH provide equal access opportunities to effective communication in telecommunications, DSHS, and the daily lives of the people we serve. ODHH operate in accordance with the law, plan for the future, budget to fund our services, hold ourselves accountable, and partner with our stakeholders to address gaps in services.
Family Mentor Services
Family Mentor Services serving the state of Washington in partnership with the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. If you are in need of a Family Mentor to come to the family’s home where deaf, deafblind and/or hard of hearing children reside – you can email to request for a Family Mentor service.
Washington Relay/Hamilton Relay: RCC [Remote Conference Captioning]
https://hamiltonrelay.com/washington/how-it-works/rcc-remote-conference-captioning.html
Remote Conference Captioning (RCC) offers real-time captioning using Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) service, allowing individuals who have difficulty hearing what’s being said over the phone during conference calls to read text of what all participants are saying. This service provides a clear understanding of what’s said and allows the individual with hearing loss to participate in conference calls in a more effective manner.
Regional Service Centers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/odhh/regional-service-centers
8 Regional Service Centers located in Bellingham, Seattle, Tacoma, DeafBlind Service Center, Vancouver, Yakima Valley, Tri-Cities and Spokane.
Salveo Counseling Center
16150 NE 85th Street, Suite 121</span
Redmond, WA 98052
[425] 868-5777 V
info@salveocounseling.com
https://www.salveocounseling.com
Seattle Counseling Services
1216 Pine Street, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98101
[206] 323-1768 V/TTY
[206] 323-2184
info@seattlecounseling.org
https://seattlecounseling.org
Sheryl E. Kool, M.A., Licensed Mental Health Counselor
13019 – 42nd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Sheryl@thekools.org
http://www.sherylkool.com
Sound Health
https://www.sound.health
Founded in 1966, Sound is one of King County’s most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area’s most vulnerable populations. A central tenet of our work is Reaching Recovery, an evidence-based clinical care model that promotes high levels of client engagement, improves health care outcomes and enables providers to better measure a client’s recovery. Our award-winning and innovative programs help our clients reach lives of recovery, reconnect with their families and re-engage with their communities. As a health care organization, we work with primary care and other partners to support the holistic well-being of our clients.
Suzanne Noble, MA, Therapist
I have worked part-time through Comprehensive Healthcare (https://comphc.org/) as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for 26 years. I am privileged to serve deaf and hard of hearing clients throughout Central and Eastern Washington. My background is in deaf education. I graduated with a Masters of school counseling degree from Gallaudet University. My specialties are play therapy with children and therapeutic case management for adults. I use an eclectic mix of counseling techniques to support and challenge clients to make and maintain behavioral changes that support a healthy and productive lifestyle. We can work via telehealth or in person.
I am also an RID certified interpreter and hold current teaching certification (preschool – middle school).
Visually Speaking
https://www.visuallyspeaking.info
Visually Speaking is an innovative leader in teaching American Sign Language! Founded in 2002 in Seattle, Washington, Visually Speaking was one of the first companies to teach Baby Signing classes in the Puget Sound. Due to popular demand, we soon expanded our offerings to include toddlers, pre-school, and school-aged children. We are excited to have recently expanded our course offerings for adults to include more ASL 1 and 2 classes, as well as private lessons and immersive experiences. Visually Speaking is a Deaf owned and operated business with a special interest in spreading American Sign Language to all ages: from birth through adulthood.
Washington Advocates of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
https://www.wadhh.org
Services and resources are provided to meet the needs of individuals of diverse backgrounds such as employment, housing, transportation, financial services, and communication accessibility. WADHH commits to provide full communication accessibility for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, and Hearing Loss Communities.
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services
[360] 993-7822 V
[800] 737-0617 V
[360] 696-6787 TTY
https://www.dshs.wa.gov
Wendy B. Marlowe, Ph.D., ABPP, Clinical Neuropsychologist
[206] 623-5217 V/TTY
[206] 623-2337
wbmarlowe@comcast.net
http://www.wendymarlowephd.com
Western State Hospital
9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Building 18
Lakewood, WA 98498
[253] 582-8900 V
[253] 756-2879
wshinfo@dshs.wa.gov
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha
Any changes, updates, new information — you can email at enotifier.WSAD@gmail.com.