Deaf off Drugs and Alcohol

Deaf off Drugs and Alcohol (DODA) is a grant-funded project to improve alcohol and drug treatment services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. DODA counselors, case managers and coordinators are all fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable about deaf culture.

Why are alcohol and drug treatment services different for deaf and hard-of-hearing people?

One of the most important parts of treatment is communication. Deaf off Drugs and Alcohol will help treatment providers and deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers develop effective communication strategies so communication barriers are removed and treatment can begin.

Who is eligible?

Any deaf or hard-of-hearing person living in Ohio needing alcohol or drug treatment services or recovery support services is able to participate.

• View a list of online meetings

We can help

DODA will help deaf and hard-of-hearing people successfully participate in their local treatment program, while receiving additional educational and support services. DODA can:

• Assist with finding and providing local treatment.
• Develop a communication plan based on consumers' needs and preferences.
• Assist individuals in developing a plan to live alcohol and drug free.
• Provide additional counseling and case management services through videophone appointments.
• Consult with treatment providers about interpreting needs.
• Assist in finding interpreters for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
• Advocate for additional services or accommodations when necessary.

Helpful Links

• Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center
• Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)
• Community Services for the Deaf-Program of Greenleaf Family Center
• Deaf Service Center
• Hearing Speech and Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati
• Interpreters of the Deaf
• Minnesota Chemical Dependency Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Narcotics Anonymous Ohio
• National Association of the Deaf
• Ohio Association of the Deaf
• Ohio Chapter of the Registry of Intperpreter for the Deaf
• Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf

If you have questions, know someone who needs assistance or would like to receive help, please contact:

Kathy Taylor
Project Coordinator/SARDI Program
kathryn.taylor@wright.edu
Voice/Text: (937) 285-0799
Video Phone: (937) 641-8215