Canadian Hearing Services

Site: Mailing Address

Service: Sound Advice Sessions

Record #: BAR2632
Last Modified: 10 Jan 2025
Last Full Update: 17 Dec 2024

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone 1-866-518-0000, Office & Emergency Interpreting Services
TTY Phone 1-877-215-9530, Use the keypad to select from menu options
Crisis Phone 416-712-6637, Text Only
Fax 1-866-781-8999
E-Mail info@chs.ca
Website https://www.chs.ca/
Social Media Facebook: https://facebook.com/canadianhearingservices 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-canadian-hearing-society 
YouTube: https://youtube.com/CHSCanadaTV
Primary Contact Jeremy Hill, District Office Manager

Site Information

Description (Site) No office in Barrie, services provided online and by phone.
Address & Map
Coordinates: 44.3823420, -79.7142650
Mailing Address c/o Canadian Hearing Services - Toronto Office 
271 Spadina Ave 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5R 2V3

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Series of free virtual workshops, held via Zoom providing participants the opportunity for personal input, peer support and social interaction

WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:
  • Week 1: Introduction to Hearing Health and Communication
  • Week 2: Factors that Influence Understanding of Speech
  • Week 3: Stress, Expressing Communication Needs
  • Week 4: Difficult Listening Situations
  • Week 5: Technology
Hours Hours Vary
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Individuals 55 years and older who have suspected or confirmed hearing loss
Application
Languages English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name CHS
Former Name Canadian Hearing Society ; Hearing Help Classes

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Canadian Hearing Services
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care ; Donations ; United Way

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Assistive Technology Training ~ Hearing Loss ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Hearing Loss