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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0585 | Last Full Update: 27 Jun 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Former Name | Canadian Hearing Society |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Scott St and Holland Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Unknown |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Supports for culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people General Services: * personal counselling * Audiology and Hearing Aid Program * interpreter services * mental health counselling * employment services * information and referral * awareness raising Hearing Healthcare: * hearing tests * prescriptions for hearing aids, and other assistive devices for adults, seniors and children over 3 years old * central auditory processing testing * lip reading classes * hearing aid orientation sessions * dispenses hearing aids, moulds and other devices * cleaning and minor repairs on the premises * wide variety of loaner aids Technical Devices: * displays and sells a full range of assistive devices such as TTYs, alerting/signaling devices, FM systems, and amplifiers * consultation about technical devices available to individuals and organizations wanting to become more accessible to the public General Social Services: * counsellors are fluent in sign language and understand the special needs and concerns of clients * personal and family counselling * workshops * life skills training * assistance with social services so clients can maximize independence within the community Seniors Outreach: * provides communication and hearing care support to enable seniors with an acquired hearing loss to carry out daily activities independently and with reduced communication difficulties * home visits Hearing Care Counselling: * hard of hearing seniors 55 years and older get help from counsellors in communicating with family and friends * ensures a client’s safety at home by promoting independence * helps clients stay involved in their favorite activities * home visits CONNECT Counselling: * accessible counselling and case management services to increase client potential in managing challenging situations more effectively Sign Language Classes: * American Sign Language courses * taught by Deaf instructors * enrollment limited |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | Culturally Deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people |
| Application | Call to apply |
| Languages | English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | Service - Fees for certain services |
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Information ~ Hearing Loss ; Case/Care Management ~ Hearing Loss ; Disability Associations ~ Hearing Loss ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Hearing Loss ; Family Counselling ~ Hearing Loss ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Hearing Loss ; Hearing Augmentation Aids ; Outreach Programs ~ Older Adults ~ Hearing Loss ; Sign Language Instruction |
| Waiting List | Yes, length varies according to program |
| Contact Information | |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-518-0000 |
| TTY Phone | 1-877-215-9530 |
| Fax | 1-855-587-6219 |
| info@chs.ca | |
| Website | www.chs.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1962 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services * Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Local Health Integration Network * Ministry of Colleges and Universities ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 106846926 RR0001 ; United Way ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Primer Accreditation Status with Accreditation Canada |