DCS is an “…of, by, and for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing” agency. DCS’ mission centers on meeting the social, economic, educational, and behavioral health needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Late Deafened Community. DCS has over 40 years’ experience in providing culturally and linguistically specific social and interpreting services. Services are designed to match clients’ need in their preferred language, whether spoken English, Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL). These services are provided by highly qualified staffs fluent in ASL who are deaf themselves or are knowledgeable about deafness and the implications of deafness on a person’s overall wellbeing. DCS provides a wide array of services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community including but not limited to: adult literacy services, employment services, advocacy, and case management services, comprehensive outpatient substance abuse services, behavioral health services, sign language interpreting services, information and referral services, community outreach and education, independent living skills training and recreational and social activities and ASL classes.