Deaf Wellness Center

Passing along an opportunity for you!

Hello! We’re excited to share that we’re launching our first educational workshop for 2026!

Time & Location
🗓 Sunday, March 1, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍NTID, SDC - Rooms #1300/1310, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, USA

Registration Form:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/managing-lifes-ups-and-downs

Managing Life's Ups and Downs Registration Link Life brings highs, lows, and everything in between. This event creates a safe, Deaf-centered space to share real experiences, learn practical tools, and support one another through stress, change, and everyday challenges.

Presented by: Sally Skyer and Donna Guardino, PhD

What:
➡️ Interactive and discussion-based
➡️ A mix of presentations and a brief group activity
➡️ A safe space to share experiences (sharing is always optional)
➡️ Learn tools to manage stress and emotions
➡️ Practice strategies through real-life examples
➡️ Know when to seek professional help

It is OPEN and FREE to the community.

If you need accessibility, contact [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,
DWR Board

Managing Life’s Ups and Downs Life brings highs, lows, and everything in between. This event creates a safe, Deaf-centered space to share real experiences, learn practical tools, and support one another through stress, change, and everyday challenges.Date: Sunday, March 1 2026Location: NTID SDC 1300/1310Presented by: Sally Skyer...

Contribute to better understanding Deaf stress… !

https://redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RE93X9J7DPWRK4WW

Signs of Safety: a Deaf-Accessible Therapy Toolkit for Trauma and Addiction

We’re excited to share that Rhys McGovern and Dr. Melissa L. Anderson from our DeafYES team will be presenting at the 2026 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Experiences in Healthcare Summit! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Their session, “Signs of Safety: A Deaf-Accessible Therapy Toolkit for Trauma and Addiction,” will highlight a specialized toolkit designed for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This work addresses the critical gap in behavioral health services for Deaf communities by sharing a treatment protocol developed through extensive community engagement to ensure true accessibility.
When? March 12, 2026
⏰ 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM CT
It'll be virtual!
We’re proud to see DeafYES contributing to research and solutions that center Deaf voices and improve access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care.
Learn more: www.2axend.com/DHHSummit


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Please spread the word.

The Su***de Loss Support monthly meetings are scheduled on first Sunday of the month at 7:00-8:30pm ET.

ASL International Su***de Survivors Panel Discussion is scheduled on Nov 22, 1-3pm ET.

Any questions, feel free to contact Mary Karol Matchett at [email protected] or Tarra Gammenos at [email protected]

Please spread the word!

From Deaf YES: Center for Deaf Empowerment and Recovery:

Click this link to view this message in ASL. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWjKiG_NLS4

The DeafYES! team at UMass Chan Medical School is conducting a study for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals who have experienced trauma-related stress and alcohol use within the past month. Eligible participants may receive up to 12 virtual counseling sessions at no cost, learn skills to manage trauma and addiction, and earn up to $500 for completing five online surveys throughout the course of the study.

Below, I’ve included a URL to our vlog describing the study.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-TcDmlXiVhA?feature=share

If you have any questions about the Signs of Safety study, please feel free to reach out to our study team by contacting the study team at [email protected]