***If you are a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual seeking interpreting services through Federal Part B funding, click here. ***

In the event of an after hours emergency (Medical, Legal, or Mental Health), please contact the Emergency Interpreter Referral Service at 1-800-552-3202.

Do not use this form for Emergency Interpreter Referral requests.

Do you have questions about how to request an interpreter? 

Who is responsible for payment? 

How to use an interpreter?

Download any of the following:

Interpreter State Rates

(These rates are set for State agencies only, all other requesting agencies will be billed a freelance rate determined by the individual interpreter).

 Communication Access Services Policy Manual Federal and state laws requiring the provision of interpreters

NH Interpreter licensure law changes... Effective July 1, 2006.

ALL interpreters working in NH must be licensed.

 

Referral Fees Effective beginning Friday, July 1, 2011

 

Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services will be increasing referral fees effective

July 1, 2011. Please see the chart below for the new rates.

 

 

Type of Request

More than 10 business days notice

4-9 business days notice

2-3 business days notice

Emergency-

2 business days notice or less medical, mental health, or legal only

General Request:

Medical appointment, work/staff meeting

$30

per interpreter

$45

per interpreter

$55 per interpreter, if filled

$30 if not filled*

$55

per interpreter

Legal Requests:

In-court, out-of-court, arrests, investigations

$35

per interpreter

$50

per interpreter

$60

per interpreter

$60

per interpreter

Ongoing Requests**:

College classes, workshops

$55

per interpreter

$80

per interpreter

$95

per interpreter

Effective July 1, 2011

* For requests that are received with 2-3 business days notice, NDHHS will charge a $30 referral fee even if we are unsuccessful in filling the request.

** If more than 2 interpreters are needed to fill all the dates requested, $30 will be charged for each additional interpreter needed to fill the request.

Please note that we do not accept non-medical or non-legal requests with less than 48 hours notice.

Referral fees are in effect once the request has been filled and we have contacted you either by phone or email. If we contact to confirm and are made aware at that time that the request is cancelled, the referral fee will still be in effect.

To avoid an unnecessary referral fee, please call in any cancellation as soon as possible.

These rates are in effect for requests received starting July 1, 2011.

Use the form below to contact us to request interpreter or CART services for a specific event.  If you would prefer to phone in your request you can contact us at 603-224-1850 ext 250.

Interpreter Request Form (Businesses/Groups/Etc.)

This form is for businesses, agencies, or other groups requesting interpreter or CART services.

Your Name:
Your Organization:
Your Email:
Your Phone/TTY #:
Your Address:
Billing Address (if different):
Day and Date needed:
Start & End Times:
Repeats: (If this is a repeatuing event, please type schedule here)
Onsite Contact Information:
Onsite Location:
Names: (Please list the names of all Deaf persons as well as all principal hearing persons)
Event Description:
Additional Comments/Info:

 

By submitting this form you are accepting the terms and conditions in our Policy and Procedure Manual for Requesting Agencies.

 

All information submitted is treated confidentially.  Requests will be processed the weekday they are received. If you do not hear from us within 24-48 hours after submitting your request, please contact us by email Interpreter/CART Referral Department or give us a call at (603) 224-1850 extension 250.

 
NDHHS :: 57 Regional Drive., Concord, NH 03301 :: 603.224.1850 :: TTY 603.224.0691 :: info@ndhhs.org