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7/1/2021

Communicating Freely And Finding Comfort

Scott’s schizophrenia diagnosis and 12 years of homelessness was made exponentially more challenging because he is Deaf.
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Supportive Services

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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For mental health or substance use treatment services, 
please contact us:
Santa Clara County: (408) 292-9353
San Mateo County: (650) 372-4080
Solano County: (707) 648-8121
If you are calling after normal business hours or you are in crisis, 
please CALL OR TEXT 988 or contact one of the following:
Butte Crisis Hotline: 1(800) 334-6622
San Mateo Crisis Hotline: (650) 579-0350
Santa Clara County Crisis Line: (855) 278-4204
Solano Crisis Hotline: (707) 428-1131