Crisis Intervention Services - DeafLEAD
2505 West Ash, Columbia, MO 65203
Eligibility
Open to all individuals and families who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and late-deafened
Hours
24 hour/7 days a week
(321)800-3323
Voice·
Intake Deaf Crisis Line Videophone
(573)445-5005
Voice·
Intake Voice or text HAND to 839863
(573)303-5604
Voice·
Intake Videophone
Languages
American Sign Language
Application process
Videophone:
- By Web: Contact using a webcam enabled device or by clicking the DCL ASL NOW button on the website at https://deaflead.org/services/crisis-intervention/deaflead-victim-services/
- By Videophone: Contact by using a personal videophone or smartphone (video relay service application) and dial 988
- By Chat: Visit the website at https://deaflead.org/services/crisis-intervention/deaflead-victim-services/ to Start a Chat
- By Text: Contact using a phone and texting 988
Service area
MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
- Open Saturday or Sunday
Program Fees
- No Fee
Deaf Crisis Line/Disaster Distress Helpline: Provides a 24 hour/7 days a week free, confidential crisis helpline utilizing videophone and American Sign Language (ASL). Also offers texting.
- Crisis Interpreting: Supports individuals with trauma-sensitive American Sign Language interpreting that mitigates retraumatizing the survivor and adds an extra layer of sensitivity. Also provides training on trauma-informed interpreting and mental health interpreting.
- Deaf Crisis Line: Supports individuals who are facing a variety of challenges and are victims of crimes including survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, mental health challenges, and more.
- Disaster Distress Hotline: Supports callers who have been affected by natural or man-made disasters.
- 24 hour/7 days a week deaf crisis line?
- Advocacy in legal, medical, and personal
- Counseling
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional support
- Interpreting services
- Trauma-Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
Last Assured
12/15/2025
Providing organization
DeafLEAD
To provide leadership through education, advocacy, crisis intervention services, counseling, and other direct services for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf and blind, late deafened and hearing victims, survivors, and their families.