New Vista has a clinician who specializes in behavioral health services for the deaf and hard of hearing population. Our clinicians ensure clients have the ability to communicate and receive information easily and efficiently to meet their behavioral health care needs. A clinician is fluent in American Sign Language. Services are provided with sensitivity to the culture and language of the deaf and hard of hearing community and in an affirmative approach to deafness.
Our Specialist(s)
Zac Childers
DHOH Clinical Specialist
Zac Childers is the clinical specialist providing counseling services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals by direct communication using American Sign Language at New Vista. Zac began learning American Sign Language (ASL) at Eastern Kentucky University, where he was exposed to many deaf and hard of hearing people. After completing the interpreting program, Zac knew that he wanted to help the deaf and hard of hearing communities in a unique way by providing counseling services using ASL in direct communication with this specific population.
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He received his BS from Eastern Kentucky University from the Interpreter Training Program and his MSW from EKU, as well. Zac went on to earn his national certification for interpreting from RID and holds a NIC and full Kentucky license as an interpreter since 2009. In 2024, Zac began providing counseling services at New Vista’s office in Boyle County but serves the entire region. Zac has held many roles in the interpreting field, including vice president of KY-RID.
About New Vista
New Vista specializes in the treatment of individuals with mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities in our 17-county service area in central Kentucky. We use individual and family therapy as well as case management, psychiatry, peer support, and other treatment services to help client achieve recovery. When services are not provided by the deaf and hard of hearing clinician, they are provided by professional therapists using sign language interpreters.
