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Counseling/Therapy offered by ADWAS

Bus 67 stops a block and a half from the front office.

Eligibility

Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard-of-hearing and use American Sign Language or ProTactile in Washington State.

Languages

American Sign Language

Application process

Call or email for an appointment.

Fees

None.

Service area

WA

Other Information

Payment Options

Free

Disabilities & Health Conditions

Deafness/Hard of Hearing

Languages

American Sign Language

Description

The counseling program offers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault short term crisis counseling, on-going individual and family therapy, group therapy and support groups of various topics, consultations with professionals about working with DDBDDHH (Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing) survivors of violence, and referrals.

Providing organization

ADWAS (Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services)

We have provided services in the community since 1986. Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic and sexual violence benefit from programs such as – therapy, legal & systemic advocacy, the 24-hour National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline, Family Support programs, children’s advocacy, emergency shelter, and supportive housing.

Counseling/Therapy offered by ADWAS