Scott, photographed near our San Jose offices.

Scott’s schizophrenia diagnosis and 12 years of homelessness was made exponentially more challenging because he is Deaf. At Caminar’s Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley division, Scott was able to find a mental health program just for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. He was able to correct medications, receive emotional support, and find comfort in his own shell. And, he now has a car and a job! Scott shares this is the only place he can communicate freely, in his own language, and receive the support he needs.

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