Aspire Indiana Health, the only Community Mental Health Center in Indiana with its own dedicated Deaf Services team, has expanded the program from its base in Marion County to Hamilton County.
The Deaf Services department, which has been part of Aspire for three decades, provides American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, technological services, and support for deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals in need of behavioral health services.
Patients can be seen in person at the Carmel and Noblesville health centers or by Video in Person (ViP) virtual appointments with an ASL interpreter present. The Deaf Services team is also available to see clients in flexible locations for skills training and case management services.
To begin services with Aspire, deaf or other persons with hearing issues should call the Contact Center at (877) 574-1254. (A tele-relay system can bring an interpreter into the call if needed.)
Turner
“Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hoosiers often face obstacles in obtaining the behavioral healthcare they need due to communication barriers,” Deaf Services Program Manager Ryan Turner said. “Aspire is proud to be the only CMHC in Indiana with a permanent, dedicated team to assist them. We’re excited to be expanding our geographical footprint to Hamilton County and serve the Deaf community there.”
About Aspire
Aspire Indiana Health is a fully integrated nonprofit health system serving central Indiana that addresses behavioral health, primary medical care, substance use disorders, infectious diseases, deaf services, veteran programs, abused/neglected children, and social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire is supported by a strong network of community organizations, state and federal entities, and generous benefactors. Those interested in partnering with Aspire in making health and well-being a reality in central Indiana are encouraged to email info@aspireindiana.org.