March 20, 2020
Patricia Sieglen-Perry, Executive Director announces about the agency operations related to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Hello! My name is Patricia Sieglen-Perry, Executive Director, at DCS.
Regarding the current situation, COVID-19/Coronvirus, we know that it’s strange and scary time for all of us in the San Diego Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. We want to share with you that DCS will remain open for all services. However, DCS staff will work from their homes. You can contact any department through videophone (VP), FaceTime, and email.
If you need immediate help, please call any DCS phone number and we will connect you to right person for assistance.
DCS and North County Office buildings will close effective on Monday, March 23rd.
Here’s the list of contact information for you.
Front Desk
619-550-3436
Behavioral Health Services
Alicia Walsh, Clinical Director of Behavioral Health
619-452-2004
Client Support Services (CSS)
Scott Keller, CSS Director
619-452-2100
North County Office
Idy Fass
760-208-2968
Employment Services
Marlene Chidichimo, Employment Services Director
619-550-3399
Interpreting Services
Jennifer Pelloni, Interpreting Services Director
619-550-3798
Domestic Violence Hotline
Abused Deaf Women Advocacy Services (ADWAS) Hotline: 800-799-7233 (VP)
Crisis Text Line: 741741
Access and Crisis Line: 211 or 888-724-7240 (V)
Clinical Director of BHS – Alicia Walsh: 619-452-2004 (V/VP)
Center for Community Solutions (CCS): 888-385-4657 (V)
If you have any questions or concerns about COVID-19, we are here for you. We will continue to share essential resources to support you through this time of crisis. Please look for our postings via Facebook Twitter, Instagram and subscriber emails. Remember, please wash your hands at least 20 seconds, stay home if you are sick, and maintain social distancing.
Stay healthy. This will improve. We are in this together.
Thank you.
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