Behavioral health is a term sometimes used to refer to a person’s emotional or mental health. In this section of the website you will find articles and other information that we hope is useful to you.
Do you know a person who is Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of hearing who also has an intellectual disability? The Office of Intellectual Disability in Pennsylvania has established different waivers or strategies to meet the multiple needs of these people.
Are you or someone you know being hurt by someone you love or by someone you live with? Domestic violence is a hidden but common problem faced by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearing. Find out more about it and locate resources in your area to get help.
A group of selected specialized service physicians and counselors developed this position paper of best practice guidelines for mental health/behavioral health services together with the National Association of the Deaf in this attached document page.
This video was made to support Gianni’s Mission and to cultivate awareness about behavioral health care disparities for the Deaf community.
Different types of assistive technology can make a huge difference in the lives of a person who is deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind. Some types of assistive technology allow a person to feel more safe in their home. Other products make communication with others more easy.
In the following article read about the link between how stress and tinnitus and hearing loss are all related.
A directory of specialized providers in Western Pennysylvania who offer behavioral health and counseling services to persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing.
Therapy, social activities, and medicine can help
The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to inform deaf and hard of hearing consumers about mental health care and how they can go about getting services. Obtaining mental health care is a very personal and individual decision. It is very important that consumers are aware that they can ask for what they need. If … Read more