COVID-19 Resources Relating to Mental Health For Deaf, Hard of Hearing & DeafBlind Communities (pdf)
Along with the below resources, further information and support can be obtained from:
DMH Statewide Coordinator for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Late-Deafened
217-786-0023 Voice
217-303-5807 Video Phone
Jessena.Williams@illinois.gov
State Resources:
The following agencies accept Medicaid and/or private insurance as payment.
Advocate IL Masonic Medical Center
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Behavioral Health Services
928 West Nelson St
Chicago IL 60657
773-296-3260
Has culturally competent therapists and psychiatrist who works with an interpreter to provide behavioral health services
https://www.advocatehealth.com/immc/health-services/behavioral-health-care/
Anixter Center
2001 N Clybourne Ave
Chicago IL 60614
773-973-7900
www.anixter.org
Psycho-social Rehabilitation Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Residential placements, Employment Assistance
Special services for deaf and hard of hearing clients include:
- American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary building
- Deaf and hard of hearing mental health professionals
- Services delivered in ASL
Mt. Sinai Psychiatry and Behavioral Health-
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
2653 West Ogden Ave
Chicago IL 60608
773-257-5300
Individual and Group Therapy
Has culturally competent therapists and psychiatrist who works with an interpreter to provide behavioral health services
Thresholds
4101 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 572-5500
Deaf Programs Director- Vicki Hall
Voice Phone: 773-537-3341
- Psychiatric and Medical Care
www.thresholds.org/programs-services/deaf-program
There are numerous private practice mental health professionals who are sign-fluent in Illinois. These professionals may only accept specific private insurance policies or cash for payment.
Contact the DMH Statewide Coordinator for further information.
National Resources:
Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) article on Resources to Manage your COVID-19 Blues:
https://www.csd.org/stories/national-deaf-therapys-resources-to-combat-your-covid-19-blues/
COVID-19: Video-Based Telehealth Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients
https://www.nad.org/covid19-telehealth-access-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing/
Centers for Disease Control:
...There are numerous ASL videos pertaining to COVID-19 resources and information. Mental Health-Related Topics Include:
Managing Anxiety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvxT3gBp3Yk&list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J&index=15&t=0s
Parents supporting Children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOq-8S_k7to&list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J&index=14&t=0s
Tips to Improve Communication with Your Deaf Teenager
https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/news/seven-tips-improve-communication-your-deaf-teenager-during-covid-19
National Deaf Center has specific resources about mental health and well-being relating to the COVID-19 crisis:
- Other COVID-19 Resources Specific to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Communities
Coronavirus Visual Tool:
...to assist Medical Professionals and Deaf and hard of hearing individuals communicate better during medical appointments. Developed by Massachusetts Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, with contributions by Wisconsin Council for Physical Disabilities.
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/covid-19-card
Helen Keller National Center:
...Resources for Consumers who are DeafBlind and Professionals During COVID-19
https://www.helenkeller.org/hks/resources-consumers-and-professionals-during-covid-19