Deaf Friendly Addiction Treatment Programs

Last Edited: September 27, 2020

Author
Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Clinically Reviewed
Mark Frey, LPCC, LICDC, NCC

All of the information on this page has been reviewed and certified by an addiction professional.

Substance abuse occurs as frequently in the deaf population as it does within hearing communities. In fact, it’s often with heavier use. Unfortunately, deaf-friendly addiction treatment can be hard to find. Locating American Sign Language (ASL)-friendly support groups can be equally as challenging.

We’re going to tell you what you need to know about substance abuse in the deaf community. Additionally, we can help you find detox, treatment or meetings near you.

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4211 Walney Road
Chantilly VA 20151
In Chantilly, VA, Fairfax/Falls Church Comm Servs Board focuses on the treatment of Mental Health Treatment Services. Structured programs or groups a...
3000 41st Street Ocean
Marathon FL 33050
In Marathon, FL, Guidance Care Center Inc focuses on the treatment of Mental Health Treatment Services. Structured programs or groups are in place to...
7305 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a General health services in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Provided in an Outpatient, Hospital inpatient setting, Vetera...
4600 Millennium Drive
Geneseo NY 14454
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are supported, along with Spanish, Services for the deaf and hard of hearing language ...
5989 Cullen Drive
Sabillasville MD 21780
Located in Sabillasville, MD, Washington County HD Adolescent is a Substance Abuse Treatment Services providing Substance abuse treatment in an Outpat...
727 North Main Street
Emporia VA 23847
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Ctr provides Hospital inpatient treatment in Emporia, VA specializing in Mental Health Treatment Services. Emporia,...
7305 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
In Palm Beach Gardens, FL, West Palm Beach VAMC focuses on the treatment of Mental Health Treatment Services. Structured programs or groups are in pl...
600 Jackson Street
Fredericksburg VA 22401
Rappahannock Area Community also serves Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders and has Spanish, Services for the deaf and har...
615 Wolfe Street
Fredericksburg VA 22401
In Fredericksburg, VA, Rappahannock Area Community focuses on the treatment of Mental Health Treatment Services. Structured programs or groups are i...
6801 Lucy Corr Boulevard
Chesterfield VA 23832
Chesterfield Department of is a Treatment Center located in Chesterfield, VA which maintains Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse as their primary...
9300 Forest Point Circle
Manassas VA 20110
Calvary Counseling Center in Manassas, VA is a substance abuse treatment center with a focus on Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Provided in...
5801 Bremo Road
Richmond VA 23226
Seniors or older adults are supported, along with Services for the deaf and hard of hearing language services. Accepted forms of payment include Med...
8644 Sudley Road
Manassas VA 20110
In Manassas, VA, Novant Health UVA PWMC focuses on the treatment of Mental Health Treatment Services. Structured programs or groups are in place to p...
8644 Sudley Road
Manassas VA 20110
In Manassas, VA, Novant Health UVA Health System provides Outpatient, Hospital inpatient programs with Services for the deaf and hard of hearing. Fun...
4600 Spotsylvania Parkway
Fredericksburg VA 22408
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is a Mental Health Treatment Services in Fredericksburg, VA. Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center accepts Medica...
1230 South Old Dixie Highway
Jupiter FL 33458
They provide Detoxification, Buprenorphine used in treatment, and they have Services for the deaf and hard of hearing available. Specialized program...
4604 Spotsylvania Parkway
Fredericksburg VA 22408
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is a Mental Health Treatment Services in Fredericksburg, VA. Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center accepts Medica...
7101 Jahnke Road
Richmond VA 23225
Their services include Detoxification, Buprenorphine used in treatment. Services for the deaf and hard of hearing language services are available. ...
3408 Wilshire Boulevard
Wilmington NC 28403
Wilmington, NC's PORT Human Services is a Outpatient treatment center with a principle focus on a Mental Health Treatment Services. Special programs ...
25 Rothermel Drive
Yeagertown PA 17099

Deaf-Friendly Addiction Treatment: What You Should Know

Not all American deaf people can read English. As a matter of fact, many only understand American Sign Language (ASL.) With this said, treating a deaf patient can be difficult if there is no interpreter available.

Once you find a capable treatment center, you may wonder if you’ll receive the same quality treatment. The answer is yes. Hard-of-hearing and deaf patients will undergo the same treatment as their hearing counterparts. The treatment team will teach each patient about their addiction, as well as the root cause(s) of the disorder.

The interpreter will help the patient understand group discussions, one-on-one sessions, and how to take medications. Additionally, the interpreter helps patients understand materials the staff uses during treatment. One such example is The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Finding Support for Deaf-Friendly Addiction Treatment

Although finding deaf-friendly addiction treatment is difficult, it may be easier to find an ASL 12-step support group. Use our website to see what’s available near you.

Additionally, there are AA meetings that allow members of the deaf community to come together through online streaming. These meetings usually occur at regularly set times. They allow deaf and hard-of-hearing participants to communicate comfortably.

Meeting online isn’t for everyone. Sometimes a person needs real, live human interaction. 12-Step meeting participants of any group welcome a deaf person with open arms. If an interpreter is unavailable, ask about a video relay service or other forms of telecommunications to help. In other words, you have a place to go if you’re unable to locate a deaf-friendly addiction treatment program nearby.

ASL / Hearing Impaired Addiction Treatment Program

The disease of addiction is understood by the medical community to be a chronic, relapsing mental illness. This devastating disease claims many lives every year, even more than car accidents and gun-related deaths.

Almost no one has been spared pain by this disease. The Center for Disease Control estimates that one in ten American adults struggles with substance abuse issues. With such high statistics, almost every has been directly or indirectly affected by this cunning, baffling and powerful disease.

Addiction affects an individual physically, mentally, and spiritually. In order to overcome this complex and insidious disease, addiction treatment is needed.

Addiction treatment utilizes various therapeutic methods to address the underlying issues that promoting an individual to use. Through individual therapy, group therapy, educational seminars and other activities, clients learn about the disease of addiction, what caused him or her to use, and how to cope with situations, stress and triggers without the use of mood and mind-altering substances in the future.

Clear communication is vital for effective addiction treatment. For individuals who speak sign language, ASL, finding a treatment center that caters to your needs is critical.