Health and Wellness Program Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Health and Wellness Program Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing people (HWP) provides mental health services to deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people of all ages. It is located at Regions Hospital in downtown St. Paul and is part of the Behavioral Health Department. HWP offices are on the third floor of the east building. The staff is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and experienced in understanding both the physical and mental health needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. They understand the nuances of both English and ASL and misunderstandings that can occur when trying to translate word-for-word or when trying to lipread. The staff is also familiar with deaf culture and the unique problems associated with various levels of hearing loss. HWP offers a wide range of services focused not only on survival and minimizing vulnerability, but on empowerment of Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons who need help making well-informed choices about life issues. The program provides the following services:
HWP is open and accessible to all Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing people and their families. General Office Information
For medical appointments, please use the Minnesota Relay Services (M.R.S.) at 1-800-627-3529 or "711" to call the main hospital number at (651) 254-3456 and ask for the specific medical clinic's appointment desk. |
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