Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing Services

Survivors of domestic violence overcome tremendous obstacles to leave abusive situations. This is especially true for survivors who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing. Recognizing the unique circumstances of survivors in these communities, The Hotline strives to educate the public about the need for Deaf-, DeafBlind-, and hard of hearing-specific service programs.

We’ve partnered with the Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) to offer information and ensure Deaf advocates are available 24/7 to respond to those seeking help through the National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline (NDDVH).

State and Local Resources

California

Los Angeles

Peace Over Violence
Deaf, Disabled & Elder Services

Voice: 213-955-9090
LA Videophone: 213-785-2684

Pasadena Videophone: 626-243-7972
Website: peaceoverviolence.org

Oakland

Deaf Hope
470 27th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
Videophone: 510-735-8553
Office: 510-267-8800 (Voice)
Fax: 510-740-0946
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.deaf-hope.org

Sacramento

Deaf Survivor Advocacy for Empowerment (DeafSAFE)
NorCal Services for Deaf/HH
4708 Roseville Road, Suite 111
North Highlands, CA 95660
Videophone: 916-993-3393
Videophone: 916-993-3048
Voice (after hours): 916-236-1184
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.norcalcenter.org/deafsafe

Colorado

Deaf Overcoming Violence Through Empowerment (DOVE)

PO Box 150449
Denver, CO 80215
24 hour Crisis Line: 303-831-7874 (Videophone/Voice) or [email protected]*
(*Advocate will respond within 20 min)
Office: 303-831-7932 (Videophone/Voice)
Fax: 303-831-4092
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.deafdove.org

District of Columbia

DAWN

1140 3rd Street NE, 2nd Floor

Washington, DC 20002
Videophone: 202-559-5366
Fax: 202-742-1730
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.deafdawn.org

Iowa

Deaf Iowans Against Abuse (DIAA)

VP/Voice: 319-382-3078
Email: [email protected]
Crisis Hotline Contact Information:
Hotline VP/Voice: 319-531-7719
Email: [email protected]
Crisis Text Line Only: 515-661-4015
Website: www.DIAAIowa.org

Illinois

Chicago Hearing Society - Domestic Violence Program

2001 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Office: 773-248-9174 (TTY)
Office: 773-248-9121 (Voice)
Videophone: 773-904-0156
Fax: 773-248-9176
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chicagohearingsociety.org

Massachusetts

Our Deaf Survivors Center (ODSC)

PO Box 2276
Worcester, MA 01613
During business hours:
Contact Cultural Broker: 978-451-7225 (VP) or email [email protected]
Hotline: 844-637-2723 Monday-Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Website: www.odscunity.org

Minnesota

CSD of Minnesota - ThinkSelf

2375 University Avenue W. Suite 110
St. Paul, MN 55114
Office Videophone: 651-964-2052
Videophone to reach Advocate: 651-829-9089
24/7 Text Hotline and Facetime: 651-280-7878
Glide username: @ThinkSelfAdvocates
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 651-256-1053
Website: www.deafabe.com

New York

New York City

Barrier Free Living’s Non-Residential Domestic Violence Program
P.O Box 20799
New York, New York 10009
Videophone: 646-350-2662
Fax: 212-673-5167
Nicolyn Plummer
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: 212-533-4358 V; After 5 p.m.: 866-689-4357
Website: www.bflnyc.org

Rochester

Deaf IGNITE
PO Box 20023
Rochester, NY 14602-0023
VP: 585-286-2713
TTY/Fax: 585-232-2854
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.deafignite.org

Syracuse

Vera House, Inc.
6181 Thompson Road, Suite 100
Syracuse, NY 13206
Phone: 315-425-0818
24-hour Crisis and Support Lines:
315-468-3260 Domestic Violence
315-422-7273 Rape & Sexual Assault
TTY: 315-484-7263 (business hours)

Ohio

Deaf World Against Violence Everywhere (DWAVE)

PO Box 1286
Worthington, OH 43085
Office Videophone: 614-678-5476
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dwaveohio.org

Texas

The SAFE Alliance

PO Box 19454
Austin, TX 78760
24-hour hotline: 512-267-SAFE (7233)
V for Deaf services: 512-356-1599
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.safeaustin.org/safeplace

Utah

Sego Lily Center for the Abused Deaf (SLCAD)

452 East 3900 South
Salt Lake City, Utah. 84107
SLCAD Hotline VP: 801-614-7885
Text: 801-997-0452
AIM: slcadhotline
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.slcad.org

Vermont

Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services (DVAS)

PO Box 61
South Barre, VT 05670
Videophone/Voice: 802-661-4091 (Advocate will respond within 30 min)
Text: 720-235-6539
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dvas.org

Washington

Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS)

8623 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Office: 206-922-7088 (VP)
24/7 National Deaf Hotline: 1-855-812-1001 (VP)
Email: [email protected]
Instant Messenger: DeafHotline
Fax: 206-726-0017
General Email: [email protected]
Website: www.adwas.org

Wisconsin

Deaf Unity

PO Box 8713
Madison, WI 53708
Hotline text line: 608-466-2881 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central time)
Hotline email: [email protected]
Website: www.deafunitywi.org

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