24-Hour Crisis Line offered by ADWAS
Bus 67 stops a block and a half from the front office.
American Sign Language
Call, email or live chat.
None.
WA
Description
In partnership with the National DV Hotline, Deaf advocates at ADWAS answer videophone calls and emails 24/7. Advocates answer all calls in American Sign Language. If using a voice phone, you will be connected to an interpreter for duration of the phone call. ADWAS advocates listen, provide information and referrals, do domestic violence and sexual assault education, brainstorm with callers different ways to keep safe, and do formal safety planning and crisis intervention. Advocates respond to Deaf survivors through a cultural and trauma informed lens. Advocates can also work with Deaf or hearing friends/family members of Deaf survivors. Advocates provide support, education and technical assistance for hearing domestic violence and sexual assault programs and shelters to improve their accessibility for Deaf survivors who need their services. Nationally, the Hotline provides DV advocacy. In Washington State, the Hotline provides DV and SA advocacy.
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.