Regional Centers for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing

The Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing provides services through its seven North Carolina regional centers. These services are open to Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind individuals. Family members, professionals, agencies and individuals seeking information or assistance also have access to these services. There is no charge for these services.

Asheville Regional Center

12 Barbetta Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
Voice
828-665-8733

Toll Free Voice
800-681-7998
Video Phone
828-333-5830
TTY
828-665-8737

Toll Free TTY
800-681-8035
Fax
828-670-5054
Counties Served:
Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey.
Susan Sacco Susan.Sacco@dhhs.nc.gov Manager
Vacant DSDHH.Asheville.DSS@dhhs.nc.gov  Deaf Services Specialist
Marilyn Edwards Marilyn.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov Hard of Hearing Services Specialist
Kathleen Speckhardt Kathleen.Speckhardt@dhhs.nc.gov Interpreting Services Specialist
Vacant DDSDHH.Asheville.CAS@dhhs.nc.gov  Community Accessibility Specialist
Vacant DSDHH.Asheville.TC@dhhs.nc.gov  Telecommunications Consultant
McKenzie Giurintano McKenzie.Giurintano@dhhs.nc.gov Administrative Associate

Charlotte Regional Center

5501 Executive Ctr. Dr.
Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28212
Voice
704-568-8558

Toll Free Voice
800-835-5302
Video Phone
704-918-1554
TTY
704-568-8505

Toll Free TTY
800-835-5306
Fax
704-568-9615
Counties Served:
Anson, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Richmond, Rowan, Stanly, and Union.
David Fitzsimmons David.Fitzsimmons@dhhs.nc.gov  Manager
Brenda Freeman Brenda.Freeman@dhhs.nc.gov Deaf Services Specialist
Ivy Williams Ivy.williams@dhhs.nc.gov Hard of Hearing Services Specialist
Dana Berkovics  Dana.Berkovics@dhhs.nc.gov   Interpreting Service Specialist
Tiffany Cummins Tiffany.Cummins@dhhs.nc.gov  Community Accessibility Specialist
Jack Cassell Jack.Cassell@dhhs.nc.gov Telecommunications Consultant
Vacant DSDHH.Charlotte.OA@dhhs.nc.gov  Administrative Associate

Greensboro Regional Center

415 North Edgeworth Drive
Suite 175
Greensboro, NC 27401
Voice
336-273-9692

Toll Free Voice
888-467-3413
Video Phone
336-429-5644
TTY
336-273-5842
Fax
336-256-0689
Counties Served:
Alamance, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin.
Jennifer Cook Jennifer.Cook@dhhs.nc.gov Manager
Vacant DSDHH.Greensboro.DBSS@dhhs.nc.gov  DeafBlind Services Specialist
Vacant DSDHH.Greensboro.DSS@dhhs.nc.gov  Deaf Services Specialist
John Sherwood John.Sherwood@dhhs.nc.gov  Hard of Hearing Services Specialist
Erica L. Harris Erica.L.Harris@dhhs.nc.gov Interpreting Services Specialist
Vacant DSDHH.Greensboro.CAS@dhhs.nc.gov  Community Accessibility Specialist
Vacant DSDHH.Greensboro.TC@dhhs.nc.gov  Telecommunications Consultant
Jessica Register Jessica.Register@dhhs.nc.gov Administrative Associate

Morganton Regional Center

107 Foothills Drive
Morganton, NC 28655
Voice
828-430-7185

Toll Free Voice
800-999-8915
Video Phone
828-475-6606
TTY
828-430-7192

Toll Free TTY
800-205-9920
Fax
828-430-7193
Counties Served:
Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Iredell, McDowell, Rutherford, Watauga, Wilkes.
Heather Foster Heather.Foster@dhhs.nc.gov Manager
Lisa Kennedy Lisa.R.Kennedy@dhhs.nc.gov Deaf Services Specialist
Cynthia Harmon Cynthia.Harmon@dhhs.nc.gov Hard of Hearing Services Specialist
Tanya Miller Tanya.Miller@dhhs.nc.gov Interpreting Services Specialist
Vacant DSDHH.Morganton.CAS@dhhs.nc.gov  Community Accessibility Specialist
Jessica Sanders Jessica.Sanders@dhhs.nc.gov  Telecommunications Consultant
Vanda Brock Vanda.Brock@dhhs.nc.gov Administrative Associate

Raleigh Regional Center

3060 Hammond Business Pl
Suite 141 
Raleigh, NC 27603
Voice
919-859-8526

Toll Free Voice
800-999-5737
Video Phone
919-890-0858
TTY
919-839-6120
Fax
919-839-6121
Counties Served:
Caswell, Chatham, Cumberland, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Nash, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake and Warren.
Vacant DSDHH.Raleigh.Mgr@dhhs.nc.gov  Manager
Nicole Alleman Nicole.Alleman@dhhs.nc.gov DeafBlind Services Specialist
Susan Cataldo Susan.Cataldo@dhhs.nc.gov Deaf Services Specialist
Vacant DSDHH.Raleigh.ISS@dhhs.nc.gov Hard of Hearing Services Specialist
Jeff Greer Jeff.Greer@dhhs.nc.gov Interpreting Services Specialist
Martina Moore-Reid Martina.Moore-Reid@dhhs.nc.gov Community Accessibility Specialist
Rachel Magoon Rachel.Magoon@dhhs.nc.gov  Telecommunications Consultant
Vacant DSDHH.Raleigh.RC.OA@dhhs.nc.gov Administrative Associate

Wilmington Regional Center

3240 Burnt Mill Drive
Suite 5
Wilmington, NC 28403
Voice
910-251-5702

Toll Free Voice
800-205-9915
Video Phone
910-777-5770
TTY
910-251-5767

Toll Free TTY
800-205-9916
Fax
910-251-2677
Counties Served:
Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Robeson, Sampson and Scotland.
David Schultz David.Schultz@dhhs.nc.gov Manager
Daisy Wooten Daisy.Wooten@dhhs.nc.gov Deaf Services Specialist
Gideon Friant Gideon.Friant@dhhs.nc.gov Hard of Hearing Services Specialist
Caroline Bolin Caroline.Bolin@dhhs.nc.gov  Interpreting Services Specialist
Robert DeLuca Robert.DeLuca@dhhs.nc.gov Community Accessibility Specialist
Vacant DSDHH.Wilmington.TC@dhhs.nc.gov Telecommunications Consultant
Rick Doughman Rick.Doughman@dhhs.nc.gov Administrative Associate

Wilson Regional Center

2705 Wooten Boulevard
Wilson, NC 27893
Voice
252-243-3104

Toll Free Voice
800-999-6828
Video Phone
252-674-1141
TTY
252-243-1951

Toll Free TTY
800-205-9925
Fax
252-243-7634
Counties Served:
Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Lenoir, Martin, Northampton, Pamilco, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne and Wilson.
Meredith DeNaples Meredith.DeNaples@dhhs.nc.gov Manager
Vacant DSDHH.Wilson.DSS@dhhs.nc.gov  Deaf Services Specialist
Jennifer Cabe Jennifer.Cabe@dhhs.nc.gov Hard of Hearing Services Specialist
Richard S. Watkins, Jr Richard.S.Watkins@dhhs.nc.gov Interpreting Service Specialist
Merri Schermerhorn Merri.Schermerhorn@dhhs.nc.gov Community Accessibility Specialist
Vacant DSDHH.Wilson.TC@dhhs.nc.gov  Telecommunications Consultant
Vacant DSDHH.Wilson.OA@dhhs.nc.gov  Administrative Associate

Regional Center Libraries

Each regional center has a library where customers may borrow publications, books, video tapes and DVDs related to deafness and hearing loss.

Ruth Easterling Library Collection

Categories of material available:

  • Adult-Onset Hearing Loss
  • American Sign Language Instruction
  • Children and Hearing Loss
  • Communication Tips
  • Deaf Culture and History
  • Sign Language and Cued Speed Interpreting/Transliteration