Special Services 2001 - 2007 Interpreting Services Coordination of communication access services for deaf and hard of hearing persons (interpreters, CART, C-Print, ALD systems). Provision of communication access services for ATOD settings. Training available to individuals, groups and agencies on a variety of topics, including: classroom accommodation, accessible environments, finding and using an interpreter, determining communication needs, etc. Call for services, training or more information. Prevention
(Health Outreach and Prevention Education) Assisting Deaf education programs and community organizations to reduce alcohol and drug misuse. Increase awareness to Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults youth about the effects of Alcohol
Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD)
Enhance Leadership skills of Deaf Youth
Increase awareness of Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults about ATOD misuse and abuse
Change Deaf community standards and attitudes about ATOD use
Establish community ATOD Task force Treatment
Project Second Chance Providing Deaf and Hard of Hearing People in need of recovery services appropriate counseling and support. Treatment Plan Development
Individual and group counseling
Promote the use of recovery support structures (AA, NA)
Assist SOS Case Manager in processes that will model and build a recovering community
24-hour emergency service
Case Management
Project Second Chance Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing across the state to provide the following: Clinical Assessments
Mental Health referrals
Identify Community Linkages
Coordination of services
Outreach and advocacy
Extend relapse Prevention
Supervise case plans
Coordinate services with other substance abuse treatment centers | ||