Canadian Hearing Services - London Region

Program:

Toll-Free:

1-866-518-0000

Teletype:

1-877-215-9530

Fax:

1-855-259-8152

Email:

info@chs.ca

Website:

www.chs.ca

Address:

301 Oxford St W, Unit 4
London, ON
N6H 1S6

Intersection:

Cherryhill Blvd and Oxford St W

Location:

London (Old West)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Service Description:

Supports for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services * programs and services include:

accessibility services
counselling services
education programs
employment services
hearing healthcare

Communication Devices Program - E-store with a full range of technical devices which promote better communication, increases independence and improves quality of life * offers practical technical solutions that enhances or facilities communications * offers a full range of services from initial consultation to installation and training

Hearing Care Counselling - Services include assessment and support for seniors with hearing loss * the goal is to develop, maintain, or augment sensory capacity to promote maximum independence * the Hearing Care Counsellor Program assists seniors with hearing loss * counsellors conduct home visits (or virtual visits), provide education, demonstrate and recommend communication devices, facilitate hard of hearing support groups and teach hearing help classes, and workshops * Hearing Care Counselling also provides in-service training to supportive housing, retirement homes and long-term care facilities

Integrated Employment Services - Employment resources and coaching for people who are deaf or hard of hearing to find sustainable employment in Ontario

Services and Programs:

Connect Mental Health Counselling

General Support Services

Literacy Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

Ontario Employment Assistance Services

Sign Language Interpreting Services

Fees:

Support services are free * set fees for devices and sign language interpreting services * membership available

Application:

Call, fax, email * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

People with hearing loss, or with an interest in hearing loss

Languages:

English ; American Sign Language (ASL)

Area(s) Served:

London, Middlesex, Elgin, Huron, Lambton, Oxford, Perth and Grey Bruce