Health Care
Hearing Help Classes
Offering a supportive group environment for hard of hearing individuals by providing a step by step approach to coping with hearing loss and improving communication skills in social settings. Providing information about the physical and technical aspects of hearing loss.
Counselling:
CONNECT Counselling
CONNECT Counselling is the newest program offered by Windsor Region CHS.
Wellness Counselling is offered free of charge to people who are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing, and their family members. Wellness counselling includes, but is not limited to: support in times of stress, marital, family or relationship problems, coping difficulties, addictions, mental health issues, and any other situation where support can lead you on your way to wellness. The counsellor is aware of the specific issues and cultures of the Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing and can be a great support. Counselling is available to all ages, from children to adults. We also consult with other agencies and professionals to provide cultural sensitivity training on issues related to mental health and hearing loss.
The CONNECT counselling program also offers community outreach, presentations and advocacy. Again, free of charge, the community liaison may be contacted for advocacy in terms of accessing mainstream services, where communication is a barrier. The community liaison conducts small group training to raise community awareness of mental health issues and to educate and provide information about the cultural differences to meet the needs of consumers and the support services available.
General Support Services
Providing supportive counselling and guidance with daily living activities. Services include information and referral; personal counselling;special assistance with forms and bureaucracy;assistance with technical devices; support services to facilitate adjustment/accommodation to hearing loss, and advocacy.
Hearing Care Counselling
(Formally Senior's Outreach program) Providing communication and hearing care support services to enable people with acquired hearing loss to carry out daily living activities independently, safely and with reduced communication difficulties. Priority given to people 55 years and older.
Ontario Interpreter Services
CHS provides a booking service to access highly qualified American Sign Language/English interpreters.
Hearing Aid Program
Providing a consumer-oriented service.
A Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner:
- Dispenses, fits, repairs and maintains hearing aids.
- Counsels on communication strategies and use of devices.
- Dispenses, personal F.M. systems, noise and swimming protection.
- Makes all necessary referrals and offers follow up and support for all hearing health care needs.
Communication Devices
Marketing devices which promote better communication and access , i.e., TTYs, amplification systems, signalling devices, etc.
Batteries for Sale
New brand for sale:
Siemens for $4.25 per pack
Celect for $5.25 per pack
We are still offering the battery club card. After purchasing 10 packages you will receive one free. This offer is for both brands of batteries.
Audiology Services:
Providing hearing assessments along with hearing aid evaluations and hearing aid prescriptions when appropriate.
