• Deaf Addiction Services at Maryland

    Deaf Addiction Services at Maryland (DASAM) is a statewide behavioral health treatment program for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals struggling with alcohol and/or drugs. A clinic of the University of Maryland Medical Center, DASAM is a behavioral health treatment program under community psychiatry.

  • DASAM has been a state-accredited behavioral health treatment provider since December 2000.
  • All staff members are fluent in American Sign Language. Additionally, staff interpreters are on the premises at all times.
  • DASAM provides dual-diagnosis services (addictions and mental health) for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in Maryland.
  • Internships are available for students interested in learning about substance abuse and how it impacts the deaf community.