Advocates' Deaf Respite program, the first of its kind in Massachusetts, provides community-based, 30-day, residential and mobile psychiatric supports to the Deaf, Deaf+, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing community to help them recover and transition back to community living. All aspects of the program are designed first and foremost to meet the cultural, communication, and therapeutic needs of Deaf individuals.
Located in Westborough, this program is staffed entirely by professionals who sign and who have the skills and sensitivity to meet the communication needs of participants in the program. Participants work with staff to access resources and put in place the supports they need to successfully transition back to the community. ASL fluency is not required to receive Deaf Respite services.
Our Deaf Respite Program provides:
- Personalized treatment to meet each participant's recovery goals
- Collaboration with current service providers
- Emergency psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
- Cultural competence
- Fully wheelchair accessibility
- Community resources
To be eligible, referrals must:
- Be Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be Massachusetts residents
You must complete the referral process below to participate in Advocates Deaf Respite. If you have questions about the referral process, have transportation concerns, or would like to learn more about our Deaf Respite Program, please contact our staff directly.
- Download the Deaf Respite Referral Procedure
- Download the Deaf Respite Referral Form
- Download the Deaf Respite Release of Information Form
- View additional forms included in our Deaf Respite admission packet.
