Signs of Life

Signs of Life Recovery Program (SOL) is dedicated to providing comprehensive drug and alcohol treatment services tailored specifically for the Deaf community in San Diego. Our program serves individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, or Late Deafened, and who are struggling with substance use disorder(s).
Specialized Outpatient Services

Individualized Treatment and Relapse Prevention Planning

Links and Referrals to Community-Based services and programs to support Long-Term Recovery

Individual and Group Counseling

DHCS Disclosure: Department of Health Care Services Certification # 370232AN, expiration 08/31/2026
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DCS has partnered with the San Diego County for Treatment of Substance Use Disorder.

Our team of highly skilled professionals at SOL is committed to establishing a solid foundation for long-term recovery by offering personalized treatment plans. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, we ensure that the unique needs of each individual are met with utmost care and attention.

The primary objective of our treatment is to achieve physical, mental, and emotional stabilization, ultimately preparing our clients for a successful transition into their everyday lives in recovery. At SOL, we utilize evidence-based treatment modalities to create a supportive social environment that fosters early recovery and long-lasting positive outcomes.

Resources

USA Deaf & ASL Interpreted AA Meeting

Click Link: (https://sites.google.com/view/deafaa/home)

Live Well San Diego

Click Link: (http://www.livewellsd.org/)

Access and Crisis Line

Click Link: (https://www.optumsandiego.com/content/sandiego/en/access—crisis-line.html)

Crisis Text Line #741741

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211 San Diego

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San Diego Network of Care

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Optum San Diego

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Let׳s Meet

Video Phone / Voice Call

For more information and initial assessment, please contact our Intake Specialist at:

619-326-9985

Send Us A Message​​

sol@dcsofsd.org

Contact Form

Please contact us using the form below. If you did not receive an email confirmation, you can email us directly at info@dcsofsd.org.

Kenny Furchner

CATC-III, Program Manager

  • Over 36 years of experience in and around the SUD recovery community.
  • Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC-III), Certified Peer Support Specialist Supervisor, with 10 years’ experience managing SUD treatment programs.
  • AOD Certification Program, Palomar College. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Concentration in Addictions (Summa Cum Laude), SNHU. Graduate student of Addiction Counseling, GCU, Associate of Arts student in Deaf Studies, Grossmont College.

Mary Ann Walsh

CATC-1, Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor

  • 6 years of experience in the field
  • Masters of Special Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Track, Cal State University, Northridge, August 1995. Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, Cal State University, Northridge, May 1989
  • Alcohol and Drugs Studies Certificate, highest honors, San Diego City College, 2019
  • 25 years of experience in the recovery community doing group representative work and sponsorship for Deaf recovery members

Lesley Farquhar

(CATC-III), Counselor, Administration, and Billing Specialist

  • Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor with 4 years experience in the field of Substance Use Disorder Treatment, specializing in working with Deaf/HH adults in recovery.
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a concentration in Addictions treatment. She also has additional degrees from Palomar College including an
  • Associates in Social & Behavioral Sciences, an Associates in Deaf Studies, and an Associates/Certification in Alcohol and other Drugs Counseling program.