Emergency Contacts
Re:Solve Crisis Network 1-888-7youcan or 1-888-796-8226;
Information, Referral and Emergency Services (IRES) 412-350-4456 or TTY 412-350-3467
Resources in this directory are primarily based in Allegheny County, PA, but may also include virtual/online resources.
Services include supportive living programs, outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, case management, day programs and community participation supports.
Services vary by location.
Individual. Virtual. In-Person.
Provides a listing of area ASL interpreters.
Provides professionals and parents with training. Hosts annual conference for parent networking and professional skill building.
PEAL works with families, youth and young adults with disabilities and special health care needs to help them understand their rights and advocate for themselves.
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Contact:Ms.Valerie Vicari, Director, Division of Western Operations. vavicari@state.pa.usMr. Jay Jaquette, Acting Community Program Manager. rjaquette@state.pa.usMr. Richard Latsko, Allegheny County Team Leader. rlatsko@state.pa.us
Address: 301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 480, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Qualifications: Experience in assistive technology including FM systems and TTY.
Suite 480
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
15222
The Pennsylvania Partnership for the Deafblind (PPDB) is an organized network of individuals with deafblindness, their parents and family members, friends, service providers and other interested people. We support our members as they deal with the daily issues of life, such as relationships with family and friends, health, education, finances, employment, insurance, service agencies and others. PPDB is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Contributions are tax deductible. PPDB is a State Affiliate of the National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB).
What is PPDB’s Mission?
The Partnership exists to: Provide support for individuals with deafblindness and their families through a family-driven network.
More information about PPDB, membership, and its activities can be found on our website: www.papdb.org
Private school with a residential component that provides services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing who also have behavioral or emotional needs. Also has an autism program.
Program Type: Pressley Ridge CSS provides support services for Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing through quality interpreting services, assessment, training and consultation.
Committed to bridging the gaps between the hearing and deaf worlds both in a career setting where they support professional development of deaf employees, and in a mental health setting where they support children, families and adults with attention to their unique cultural and communication needs. Presley Ridge provides skilled sign language interpreters (generalists and mental health trained interpreters), interpreter training, staff and organizational training and consultation and communication assessments, consultation and recommendations for people with communication differences.
Population Served: Anyone with hearing loss, sign language users, individuals with communication differences, ID, autism spectrum, children and adults, families.Reimbursement: Fee for service.Qualification of Staff: Varies by position.Language Fluency: ASL Fluent and fluent in English.Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Focuses mainly on American Sign Language and the Deaf community, our services can also be generalized to include people with other, unique communication differences.