Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Services
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services – South Region - Rochester
2070 College View Rd E, CareerForce, Rochester, MN, 55904
Distance: 1011 Miles
(800) 657-3663
dhs.dhhsd@state.mn.us
https://mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing
Service Details
Description
Regional offices across Minnesota provide services for people with hearing loss. This includes those who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or late deafened.
Services include:
* Assistive technology information and hands-on practice sessions
* Deafblind services, helping people gain communication skills and stay active in their communities
* Training for interpreters and support persons
* State-wide American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter referrals
* Family mentoring for American Sign Language, other visual communication skills and deaf culture
* Information services that help people solve problems and access services
* Mental health referrals that help people get mental health services within their communities
* Outreach services that inform people across the state about Minnesota Relay services
* Minnesota Access to Communication Technology, (formerly known as the Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program) provides qualified users a variety of adaptive phone devices at no cost
* Links to other resources, including publications, schools, training programs, and hearing aid financial resources
Features
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Area Served by County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Cottonwood County
- Dodge County
- Faribault County
- Fillmore County
- Freeborn County
- Goodhue County
- Houston County
- Jackson County
- Le Sueur County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Martin County
- Mower County
- Murray County
- Nicollet County
- Nobles County
- Olmsted County
- Pipestone County
- Redwood County
- Rice County
- Rock County
- Sibley County
- Steele County
- Wabasha County
- Waseca County
- Watonwan County
- Winona County
Application Instructions
To reach any service location, call (651) 431-5945 or (800) 657-3663, voice or relay service.
Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing videophone users may call (651) 964-1514.
Area Served
Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Pipestone, Redwood, Rice, Rock, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Watonwan and Winona counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Free Voice or Relay | (800) 657-3663 | |
| Videophone | (651) 964-1514 |
Last Update
12/10/2024
Other Locations
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - Central Region - St. Cloud 3333 W Division St, Ste 204B, St. Cloud, MN, 56301
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - Metro Region - St. Paul 85 7th Pl E, Ste 105, St. Paul, MN, 55101
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - Northeast Region - Duluth 11 E Superior St, Ste 220, Duluth, MN, 55802
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - Northwest - Moorhead 715 11th St N, Ste 200 - Family Service Ctr, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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LH-0650.0700-015Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance Definition
Programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with purchasing, leasing or otherwise acquiring assistive technology equipment. Included are programs that pay for needed assistive technology products outright and those that provide or arrange for interest-free, low-interest or market rate loans to finance the lease/purchase.
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LH-2600.2900Hearing Aid Referrals Definition
Programs that link people who are in need of a hearing aid with programs that can supply one.
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LH-2700.0500Assistive Technology Information Definition
Programs that provide information about cognitive/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids, and/or visual/reading aids which enables potential users to evaluate their alternatives and make informed choices.
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PH-2400.3350-800Sign Language Interpreter Registries Definition
Programs that maintain lists of individuals who are qualified to serve as sign language interpreters for people who are deaf or hearing impaired and which link individuals who are in need of this service with appropriate resources. Included are registries that provide access to individuals who are proficient in American Sign Language as well as those who use systems like Signing Exact English and Conceptually Accurate Signed English which involve manually coded English, cued speech in which words spoken by lips are supplemented by cues which aid speech reading, and oral transliteration in which words spoken by an individual are silently mouthed to the deaf person accompanied by appropriate facial expressions and gestures to facilitate conveyance of the information.
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TD-0300.8000State Government Agencies/Departments Definition
The principal executive divisions of state government in the United States including state offices, departments, divisions, bureaus, boards and commissions, that are responsible, by law, for the management and control of public business and property.