The Deaf Services program at SOUND is progressive and uniquely qualified, bringing together multi-disciplinary counseling professionals specializing in working with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, and late-deafened adults and children. Our clinicians are committed to addressing disparities in mental health and substance use disorder treatment by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate treatment for our unique population.
Services are available both in-person and via telehealth. Our expert Deaf Services clinicians provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for a range of needs, including:
Our interns, associates, and licensed clinicians offer direct access to care in sign language and understand the unique needs of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, and late-deafened children, adults, and families.
We offer case management and housing services as additional support for clients currently receiving clinical services. Our clinicians provide office and community-based services designed to offer advocacy and support, empowering individuals to navigate community systems and access basic resources. Deaf Services also manages a house intended for people transitioning out of homelessness.
We serve individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, or late-deafened, those who use American Sign Language or other forms of sign language to communicate, and those struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse, developmental or intellectual challenges, homelessness, and/or trauma. Our services include specialized programs for clients who are neurodiverse, BIPOC, developmentally disabled, homeless, under forensic supervision, and/or addicted to substances.
Our approach integrates the cultural traditions and beliefs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. We emphasize direct communication and cultural sensitivity, acknowledging the psychosocial impact of hearing loss. Our clinicians are fully fluent in American Sign Language and other forms of sign language. We practice empathy and trauma-informed care, striving to match clients with a culturally and linguistically appropriate clinician whenever possible.
Clinicians collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment or recovery programs that may include:
Many of our clinicians are Deaf or Hard of Hearing themselves, enabling them to offer empathetic treatment that helps clients feel safe, seen, validated, and empowered. Our services are trauma-centered, recovery-oriented, and focused on helping individuals and families achieve stability, personal growth, resilience, and give them tools for long-term self-direction. The Deaf Services program uses culturally competent clinicians to provide mental health and substance use treatment to members of the Deaf Community, who have limited accessible resources in their native language.
Services are available both in-person and via telehealth. Deaf Services' primary office is at our Tukwila-East location, with limited availability at other locations.
For more information or to arrange an appointment:
Dawn Rose, Supervisor
Video Phone: 206-452-7982
Email: dawn.rose@sound.health
6400 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is an integrated model of care designed to ensure access to coordinated and comprehensive behavioral healthcare for everyone, regardless of ability to pay, residence, age or diagnosis. CCBHCs continue to close the treatment gap that leaves millions of people in the US unable to access lifesaving mental health and substance use care.
