University of Rochester Medical Center, Deaf Wellness Center

The Deaf Wellness Center (DWC) is a program of the University of Rochester Medical Center, based in its Department of Psychiatry. The DWC staff engage in clinical services, teaching, and research activities that pertain to mental health, healthcare, sign language interpreting, and other topics that affect the lives of people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

The DWC provides evaluation and psychotherapy services to individuals age 17 and older, couples, and families. We also conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide consultation and forensic evaluation services to courts, governments, etc., on topics related to deafness, mental health, and healthcare. Several psychotherapy groups are also conducted at the DWC. Our psychotherapy groups are all-deaf and are conducted in sign language by our sign-fluent therapists. While most of our clients are deaf and use sign language, some are hard-of-hearing, oral deaf, or hearing people with deaf family members. The DWC accepts all forms of health insurance and there is a sliding fee scale for persons with limited income. To schedule an appointment or discuss our services telephone the number below.

Evaluation & Psychotherapy Appointments

• 585-286-5041 VP/voice or fill out our online form

Videophone (for voice callers or VP users)

• 585-286-5041

Telephone

• 585-273-5050 (voice)
• 585-276-0161 (fax)