Mental Health &
Behavioral Health

Before the appointment: We will gather the information needed to make appropriate interpreter selections and provide them with preparation materials they need. In addition to the date, start & end time, and location of the appointment, we will need the following information:

 

• Name of the Deaf client/patient and let us know if they have any specific interpreter requests

  • Age if they are a minor 

 

Office and out-patient therapy sessions:

• Please let us know if this is an individual session, a family session, or a group therapy

  • Family and group sessions typically require a team of 2 interpreters

• Please let us know the type of therapy if this falls outside of a traditional therapy session

    Example: Music therapy, acupuncture, art therapy, alcoholics anonymous, DV treatment program, etc

 

In-patient facilities:

• Please let us know if there are items permitted or not permitted in the facility.

  • Additionally, let us know if they should keep them in their vehicle or if there are lockers available

• Share the daily schedule with our office for the interpreters preparation

• Context for admission to the facility

Note: We staff in-patient facilities with a team of 2 sign language interpreters