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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN0189 | Last Full Update: 05 Mar 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CHS ; CV19 ; OCR |
| Former Name | Canadian Hearing Society ; Community Outreach for Seniors |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | Kingston West; inside the main mall |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Centennial Dr and Bath Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020): Due to COVID19, CHS offices are closed to the public. Services continue remotely by video; all services available via video conferencing. Provides home visits, communication devices loans, demonstration, trial and sales, supportive counselling, advocacy, education and information to people with hearing loss, their families, caregivers and the general public * offers Hearing Help Classes and Tinnitus Support Groups and support to older adults with Meniere's Also offers in-service workshops on hearing loss to community agencies/groups that provide training and services to seniors. Goal is to reduce isolation due to hearing loss and to increase independence and safety at individual's chosen home. |
| Hours | COVID19: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * call for current meeting schedule |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up Adults 55 years and older or adults 19 years and older with other disabilities requiring home-based services |
| Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information. |
| Languages | English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) |
| Fees | Program - Hearing Help Classes charge minimal fee to cover cost of material. ; Method(s) of Payment Accepted - cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard, debit |
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Training ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Hearing Loss ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Hearing Loss ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Tinnitus ; Outreach Programs ~ Hearing Loss ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Hearing Loss |
| Waiting List | Yes |
| Contact Information | |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-518-0000 |
| TTY Phone | Toll free 1-877-215-9530 |
| info@chs.ca | |
| Website | www.chs.ca |
| Social Media |     |
| Primary Contact | Jillian Mannella, Program Manager, Counselling Services, Eastern Region; Email: jmannella@chs.ca |
| Primary Executive | Julia Dumanian, President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1940 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health * Ministry of Long-Term Care ; United Way |
| Print Material | Information sheets * brochures * pamphlets * books |
| Resources | Website, videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs, quarterly newsletter "Vibes" (with membership), Domino Theatre scripts |
| Accreditation | No |