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 |
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Voice 828-665-8733 Toll Free Voice |
Video Phone 828-333-5830 |
TTY 828-665-8737 Toll Free TTY |
Fax 828-670-5054 |
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Counties Served: |
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Susan Sacco | Susan.Sacco@dhhs.nc.gov | Manager | |
Laura Herman | Laura.Herman@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 | |
David Fitzsimmons | David.Fitzsimmons@dhhs.nc.gov | Community Accessibility Specialist | |
Jessica Sanders | Jessica.Sanders@dhhs.nc.gov | Telecommunications Consultant | |
McKenzie Giurintano | McKenzie.Giurintano@dhhs.nc.gov | Office Assistant |
Charlotte Regional Center
5501 Executive Ctr. Dr. Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28212 |
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Voice 704-568-8558 Toll Free Voice |
Video Phone 704-918-1554 |
TTY 704-568-8505 Toll Free TTY |
Fax 704-568-9615 |
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Counties Served: Anson, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Richmond, Rowan, Stanly, and Union. |
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Blaire Johnston | Blaire.Johnston@dhhs.nc.gov | Manager | ||
Donna Katic | Donna.Katic@dhhs.nc.gov | Deaf Services Specialist | ||
Ivy Williams | Ivy.williams@dhhs.nc.gov | Hard of Hearing Services Specialist | ||
Stephanie Thomas | Stephanie.Thomas@dhhs.nc.gov | Interpreting Service Specialist | ||
Brenda Freeman | Brenda.Freeman@dhhs.nc.gov | Community Accessibility Specialist | ||
Jack Cassell | Jack.Cassell@dhhs.nc.gov | Telecommunications Consultant | ||
Rick Doughman | Rick.Doughman@dhhs.nc.gov | Office Assistant |
Greensboro Regional Center
415 North Edgeworth Drive Suite 175 Greensboro, NC 27401 |
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Voice 336-273-9692 Toll Free Voice |
Video Phone 336-429-5644 |
TTY 336-273-5842 |
Fax 336-256-0689 |
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Counties Served: |
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Ruben Leon | Ruben.Leon@dhhs.nc.gov | Manager | |
Savanna Toole | Savanna.Toole@dhhs.nc.gov | Deaf-Blind Services Specialist | |
Christina Moore | Christina.Moore@dhhs.nc.gov | Deaf Services Specialist | |
Katie Franklin | Katie.Franklin@dhhs.nc.gov | Hard of Hearing Services Specialist | |
Erica L. Harris | Erica.L.Harris@dhhs.nc.gov | Interpreting Services Specialist | |
John Sherwood | John.Sherwood@dhhs.nc.gov | Community Accessibility Specialist | |
Beth Coleman | Beth.Coleman@dhhs.nc.gov | Telecommunications Consultant | |
Tammy Davis | Tammy.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov | Office Assistant |
Morganton Regional Center
107 Foothills Drive Morganton, NC 28655 |
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Voice 828-430-7185 Toll Free Voice |
Video Phone 828-475-6606 |
TTY 828-430-7192 Toll Free TTY |
Fax 828-430-7193 |
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Counties Served: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Iredell, McDowell, Rutherford, Watauga, Wilkes. |
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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 | |
Shawn Lane | Shawn.Lane@dhhs.nc.gov | Community Accessibility Specialist | |
Stacy Wilson | Stacy.Wilson@dhhs.nc.gov | Telecommunications Consultant | |
Vanda Brock | Vanda.Brock@dhhs.nc.gov | Office Assistant |
Raleigh Regional Center
4900 Waters Edge Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 |
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Voice 919-859-8526 Toll Free Voice |
Video Phone 919-890-0858 |
TTY 919-233-7082 |
Fax 919-233-7083 |
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Counties Served: Caswell, Chatham, Cumberland, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Nash, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake and Warren. |
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Darian Burwell | Darian.Burwell@dhhs.nc.gov | Manager | |
Nicole Alleman | Nicole.Alleman@dhhs.nc.gov | Deaf-Blind Services Specialist | |
Susan Cataldo | Susan.Cataldo@dhhs.nc.gov | Deaf Services Specialist | |
Richard S. Watkins, Jr | Richard.S.Watkins@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 | |
Vacant | DSDHH.Raleigh.TC@dhhs.nc.gov | Telecommunications Consultant | |
Marie Honold | Marie.Honold@dhhs.nc.gov | Office Assistant |
Wilmington Regional Center
3240 Burnt Mill Drive Suite 5 Wilmington, NC 28403 |
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Voice 910-251-5702 Toll Free Voice |
Video Phone 910-777-5770 |
TTY 910-251-5767 Toll Free TTY |
Fax 910-251-2677 |
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Counties Served: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Robeson, Sampson and Scotland. |
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Jim Sewell | Jim.Sewell@dhhs.nc.gov | Manager | |
Daisy Rivenbark | Daisy.Rivenbark@dhhs.nc.gov | Deaf Services Specialist | |
Ricky Alewine | Ricky.Alewine@dhhs.nc.gov | Hard of Hearing Services Specialist | |
Jett Butterworth | Jett.Butterworth@dhhs.nc.gov | Interpreting Services Specialist | |
Vacant | DSDHH.Wilmington.CAS@dhhs.nc.gov | Community Accessibility Specialist | |
Gideon Friant | Gideon.Friant@dhhs.nc.gov | Telecommunications Consultant | |
Latashia Alexander | Latashia.Alexander@dhhs.nc.gov | Office Assistant |
Wilson Regional Center
2705 Wooten Boulevard Wilson, NC 27893 |
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Voice 252-243-3104 Toll Free Voice |
Video Phone 252-674-1141 |
TTY 252-243-1951 Toll Free TTY |
Fax 252-243-7634 |
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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. |
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Usherla DeBerry | Usherla.DeBerry@dhhs.nc.gov | Manager | |
Meredith DeNaples | Meredith.DeNaples@dhhs.nc.gov | Deaf Services Specialist | |
Jennifer Cabe | Jennifer.Cabe@dhhs.nc.gov | Hard of Hearing Services Specialist | |
Karen Whittingham | Karen.Whittingham@dhhs.nc.gov | Interpreting Service Specialist | |
Merri Schermerhorn | Merri.Schermerhorn@dhhs.nc.gov | Community Accessibility Specialist | |
Christina Pittman | Christina.Pittman@dhhs.nc.gov | Telecommunications Consultant | |
Santraiah Nelson-Butler | Santraiah.Nelson-Butler@dhhs.nc.gov | Office Assistant |
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
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