For Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Health Messages in American Sign in American Sign Language and Audio Formats

The videos on this page cover behavioral health topics in American Sign Language (ASL) with captions and as screen text with voice over.

For information of OhioMHAS' efforts in eliminating health disparities, read about the Disparities and Cultural Competence Advisory Committee.

What is Drug and Alcohol Addiction?

 
What is Drug and Alcohol Addiction?

 

Click ABOVE to view Ohio Association of the Deaf Inc. President Verne Taylor Jr. explaining substance use disorder.

Suicide Prevention. Talk. Listen. Reach Out for Help

Suicide Prevention. Talk. Listen. Reach Out for Help

 

Click ABOVE to view Verne Taylor Jr. signing about suicide prevention.

Traumatic Events Can Impact Lifelong Wellness

Traumatic Events Can Impact Lifelong Wellness

 

Click ABOVE to view Verne Taylor Jr. signing information about the impact of trauma.

  

Depressive Disorder

Depressive Disorder

 

Learn about the condition and how to help yourself get better. Click ABOVE to view this captioned video in American Sign Language by Barbara Johnson at the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Applying for Medicaid

Applying for Medicaid

 

Applying for Ohio Medicaid coverage is easy through the Ohio Benefits portal. Click ABOVE to view this captioned message in American Sign Language by Aileen Vasquez of Greenleaf Family Center in Akron.

Ohio Means Jobs

Ohio Means Jobs

 

Ohio Means Jobs can help you find employment and learn about job accommodations. Click ABOVE to view a captioned message in American Sign Language by Laura Proudfoot of Triad Deaf Services in Canton.