Canadian Hearing Services
Site: Mailing Address
Service: Virtual Services
Service Details
Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Ontario Interpreting Service Mon-Thu 8 am-8 pm, Fri 8 am-5 pm * Emergency Interpreting Service Mon-Sun 24 hours |
Areas Served | Brant County ; Brantford ; Haldimand County ; Norfolk County - and area |
Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up People who are Deaf or hard of hearing |
Application | Call, email or book appointment online
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Languages | English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) |
Fees | Support services are free * set fees for devices and sign language interpreting services * membership available |
Address and Location
Located In Community | Brantford |
Mailing Address | c/o Canadian Hearing Services Head Office 271 Spadina Rd Toronto, ON M5R 2V3 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description
Description (Service) | Supports for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing Interpreting Services facilitate clear two-way communication between Deaf and hearing people through sign language and spoken language * interpreters provide communication in American Sign Language (ASL) - English, or la langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) - French. Available on-site, or through video remote technology * interpreters can assist in a variety of settings including:
Emergency services are offered daily 24 hours, 365 days a year * emergencies may occur in: hospital emergency rooms, after-hours medical clinics, crisis centres, shelters, police services, court settings and child welfare cases For emergency service email: urgent@chs.ca, SMS/Text: 416-712-6637, or call 1-866-518-0000 CONNECT - Mental health counselling including: Professional counselling services to culturally deaf and hard of hearing individuals ages 16 and older, who are living with mental health issues or other serious challenges. Offers free counselling, education and advocacy to assist with:
General Support Services Guidance, advocacy, support and counselling to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who need assistance managing everyday life events such as completing government forms, navigating systems, and coping with hearing loss * Includes help with:
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Contact Information
Office Phone | Toll-free 1-866-518-0000 |
TTY Phone | TTY toll-free 1-877-215-9530 |
info@chs.ca | |
Website | www.chs.ca |
Primary Contact | Jeremy Hill, Manager, District Office Administration; Phone: 1-866-518-0000 ext 4145; Email: jhill@chs.ca |