Research Study on Alcohol Use and Trauma in the Deaf Community

Deaf Yes is recruiting!

Who can join?
Deaf
ASL users
Alcohol or Trauma Stress last month?

Possible benefits:
12 virtual counseling sessions - FREE!
Earn $$$

Interested?
SignsOfSafety@umassmed.edu

Now through 2028, the DeafYES! team at UMass Chan Medical School is recruiting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals across the U.S. for a research study on trauma and addiction!

We are seeking people who have experienced trauma-related stress and alcohol use in the past month. Participants may receive 12 virtual counseling sessions at no cost, learn skills to manage trauma and addiction, and earn up to $500 for completing five online surveys.

Who can join?
Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing
Can communicate in ASL
18 years and older
Alcohol use in the past month
Trauma-related stress in the past month
Watch the Recruitment Vlog about the research study on alcohol use and trauma. See the DeafYES is Recruiting! flyer.

If you are interested in the research study, contact the study team at signsofsafety@umassmed.edu.
 

– Thanks to Northern VA Resource Center (NVRC) for sharing this news.

ASL Volunteers needed at Deaf Camp (Knoxville, MD – July 2025)

Counselors and ASL staff volunteers needed
See below for contact info including what the picture said too

Do you love…
Adventure? 🧗
Making a difference? 🫶
Camp? 🏕️
ASL? 🤟
Then we have the opportunity for you! Join us as a camp counselor for Deaf and ASL Camp!
We are looking for motivated volunteers to apply for this summer! Join us for a week of fun, learning, growing, making new friends, and so much more!
If you have more questions check out our website or contact us at
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deafcampsinc@gmail.com
 

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