ABUSED DEAF WOMEN'S ADVOCACY SERVICES

(ADWAS)

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS)

ADWAS provides comprehensive services to Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. ADWAS believes that violence is a learned behavior and envisions a world where violence is not tolerated.

Abused deaf women's advocacy services

CONTACT INFORMATION

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If you live in King County:
24-hour Local Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Line
TTY:   1-888-236-1355   24-hours - 7 days a week

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If you live outside King County:
National Hotline- Deaf Advocates on duty 9 AM - 5 PM M-F

IM: ADWASHotline

E-mail: ADWAS@ndvh.org

Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers:  206-787-3224

(Hearing advocates at the National Domestic Violence Hotline are on duty 24 hours 1-800-787-3224 TTY or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Voice)  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT

 WWW.ADWAS.ORG

      ABUSED DEAF WOMEN'S ADVOCACY SERVICES' PROGRAMS

• Advocacy
ADWAS has advocates on staff to assist people who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and need help. Services are free of charge and available to people who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing and residents of King, Pierce or Snohomish County.

• Counseling Support to Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

• National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Positive Parenting Program
The Positive Deaf Parenting Program offers parenting education and support to all members of the Deaf community. A variety of classes and workshops are offered throughout the year in King County, Everett and Tacoma.

• Transitional Housing Program

• Children's Program
Providing therapy, support groups, advocacy and structured educational and recreational activities to children whose lives have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault.

• Education and Consultation Services

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT

 
http://www.adwas.org/about/programs.php