What counseling services are available to people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing?

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The Counseling Unit provides help and advice for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. These include:

  • Special language and communication counseling
  • Social counseling
  • Financial counseling
  • Resources and referrals in the community
  • Collaboration with agencies to provide cultural awareness related to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Kid of Deaf Adult/Children of Deaf Adult (KODA/CODA)
  • Consultations and educational presentations

Adjustment counseling specific to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, KODA/CODA and their families is also offered, including:

  • Managing stress related to communication barriers
  • Issues related to hearing loss
  • Understanding Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or KODA/CODA Identity
  • Understanding and managing any degree or type of hearing loss
  • Enhancing self-advocacy skills
  • Dealing with challenges related to aspects of being Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or KODA/CODA and their families

To request counseling services, fill out the Counseling Unit Referral Form and send it via one of the following:

  • Fax: 860-730-8412
  • Email: ADS.DHOHcounseling@ct.gov
  • Mail: Department of Aging and Disability Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Counseling Unit
    184 Windsor Avenue 
    Windsor, CT 06095
  • You can dial 711 for Relay services.

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