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.
Hours
M-Th, 9am-noon, 1-5pm
F, 9am-noon, 1-4pm.
(206) 922-7088
Voice·
TTY/VP
Email[email protected]
Languages
American Sign Language
Application process
Call or email for an appointment.
Fees
None.
Service area
WA
Other Information
Languages
- American Sign Language
Disabilities & Health Conditions
- Deafness/Hard of Hearing
Payment Options
- Free
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.