- Description
Provides support services with counsellors that have training in social work, psychotherapy, or related fields, and have specialized expertise in dealing with issues unique to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Services are free, confidential, and provided in an accessible environment using American Sign Language (ASL), la langue des signes québécoise (LSQ), real-time captioning, and amplification devices as required.
Services include:
- Mental Health Counselling - professional support for mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, stress, abuse, and other serious challenges
- General Support Services - guidance, advocacy, support, and counselling to help manage everyday life events
- Hearing Care Counselling 55+ - support for people 55 and over who have hearing loss to help improve communication and stay independent
- Settlement for Newcomers to Canada - assistance for Deaf or hard of hearing newcomers to overcome barriers and transition to a new life in Canada
- Eligibility
- Open to all individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Some programs have specific eligibility requirements.
- Application Process
- Contact for information.
- Documents Required
- None
- Toll Free
- 1-866-518-0000
- Fax
- 1-833-203-4421
- TTY
- 1-877-215-9530
- Web Site
- https://www.chs.ca/counselling
- [email protected]
- Languages
- American Sign Language, English
- Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
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- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- Hamilton Public Library
- Last Updated On
- September 29, 2025
- Last Verified On
- September 29, 2025
- Address
- 50 Dundurn St S
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4W3Hamilton location of Canadian Hearing Services.
Open in Google Maps - Accessibility
- Fully Accessible - first floor, elevator and second floor washroom all wheelchair accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Contact for information.
- Service Area(s)
- Brant County
- Burlington
- Hamilton
- Niagara Region
