“The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” — Ralph Nichols​
Our Mission
To understand, empower, and uplift the voices of the Deaf community.
We work to ensure equal access to mental health care and drive systemic change through awareness, advocacy, and policy.
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ListenUp plans on doing this through:
Addressing barriers that prevent the Deaf community from seeking mental health support
- The lack of public awareness
- The shortage of specialized service providers (See Our Story).
Providing a method to amplify underserved voices
(See Initiatives).
Vision
A community in which access to mental health support is never obstructed by communication barriers, especially those related to hearing impairment, and where stigma has no place in the pursuit of care.
