CHS Audiology Support Groups

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHAA) – Toronto Branch

Consumer-based organization formed by and for hard of hearing Canadians. CHHA works cooperatively with professionals, service providers and government bodies, and provides information about hard of hearing issues and solutions. The main purpose of the Toronto club is to encourage special activities and to assist the hard of hearing.

Meeting Time: 1st Tuesday of every month at 5 pm
Location: The Canadian Hearing Society – Toronto office – 5th Floor
Contact:
Valerie Eaton 416-781-4787 (TTY)
Art Squires 416-934-0426

Meniere’s Support Group

Meniere's Disease is an illness causing hearing loss, pressure in the ear, tinnitus, severe imbalance and vertigo. This group meets monthly to discuss issues regarding Meniere’s Disease, treatments and support.

Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday of every month from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: 30 Gloucester St. Boardroom
(Gloucester St. is between Bloor and Wellesley St. just in from Yonge St. on the east side)
Contact: Don Lynch 416-967-3861 or donlync@enoreo.on.ca

Acoustic Neuroma Group

An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor which manifests itself on the sheath surrounding the eighth cranial nerve, affecting functions of the inner ear. The Acoustic Neuroma Group at CHS meets monthly and is associated with the Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada. Topics of discussion include surgical implications, lifestyle adjustments and hearing loss related issues.

Meeting Time: Last Tuesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: The Canadian Hearing Society – Toronto office – 5th Floor North Boardroom
Contact:
Joanne Bennett 416-755-4902 or joannebennett1@hotmail.com
Rex Banks 416-928-2502 x 210 or rbanks@chs.ca