Community of Practice - Interpreter Training Series 

The Community of Practice series is designed specifically for interpreters working in behavioral health and related settings. Led by experienced interpreters, including Qualified Mental Health Interpreters (QMHIs), the sessions focus on topics relevant to mental health interpreting, ethical decision-making, clinical dynamics, interpreter role boundaries, and professional development. The series provides ongoing opportunities for discussion, reflection, and skill-building among interpreters serving Deaf individuals in behavioral health environments.

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Email us at dbhc@chsc.org to learn more. 

About DBHC

The Deaf Behavioral Health Collaborative (DBHC) is a statewide initiative of the Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) at Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center (CHSC).

Through funding provided by the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, DBHC works to improve access to culturally responsive behavioral health care for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals across Ohio by providing professional training, community education, consultation, and resource development.

By increasing knowledge of Deaf culture, communication access, and clinical best practices, DBHC helps behavioral health professionals deliver more equitable and effective care to Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients.