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Chicago Hearing Society

Address

1444 West Willow Street
Chicago, IL 60642

(773) 248-9121

www.chicagohearingsociety.org

Description:

Provides audiology services, sign language interpreters, domestic violence counseling and for deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing (DDBHH) persons. Provides amplified phone demonstrations through ITAC's free amplified phone program. Audiological services include hearing testing and guidance in the selection and use of hearing aids. Also provides tax filing services through their VITA program for DDBHH persons.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Languages:

Spanish, American Sign Language, English

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 30, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1444 West Willow Street
Chicago, IL 60642

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Main

(773) 248-9121

Fax

(312) 525-2057

Social Services

(773) 904-0143

Tax Program

(773) 904-0155

TTY

(773) 248-9174

Videophone

(773) 904-0154

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Crisis intervention and advocacy for eligible victims of crime. Services include short-term counseling and assistance with police report filing and working with the court system.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Required Documents

Call for more information

Eligibility

Individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of hearing, and their families, who are victims of a crime.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Contact CHSCOA@anixter.org for victim assistance through the Community Outreach & Advocacy Program. (2) If you need the police/emergency medical care, contact 911

Languages

Spanish, American Sign Language, English

Geography Served

None

Telephone Numbers

Number:
773-248-9121
Type:
Voice
Name:
Main
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FN-1900) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Audiology services including hearing aid fittings, assessments for cochlear implants, pediatric hearing aids.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Required Documents

Photo Id; Proof of residence; Additional documentation may be needed.

Eligibility

Individuals living with hearing loss

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call to schedule an appointment

Languages

Spanish, American Sign Language, English

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Illinois
    • Cook County
      • Dupage County
        • Kane County
          • Lake County
            • Will County

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            773-248-9121
            Type:
            Voice
            Name:
            Main
            Number:
            773-904-0154
            Type:
            Voice/TTY/TDD
            Name:
            Videophone
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LF-4900.2145) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            Non-invasive hearing test to evaluate outer, middle and inner ear damage.

            Hours

            Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

            Required Documents

            Photo Id; Proof of residence; Additional documentation may be needed.

            Eligibility

            Individuals living with hearing loss

            Fees

            No Fees

            Intake Procedure

            Call to schedule an appointment

            Languages

            Spanish, American Sign Language, English

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Illinois
              • Cook County
                • Dupage County
                  • Kane County
                    • Lake County
                      • Will County

                      Telephone Numbers

                      Number:
                      773-248-9121
                      Type:
                      Voice
                      Name:
                      Main
                      Number:
                      773-904-0154
                      Type:
                      Voice/TTY/TDD
                      Name:
                      Videophone
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LF-4900.2150) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      Description

                      Provides interpreter and captioning services. VRI (Video Remote Interpreting) services available.

                      Hours

                      Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

                      Required Documents

                      Photo Id; Proof of residence; Additional documentation may be needed.

                      Eligibility

                      Individuals living with hearing loss

                      Fees

                      Self-Pay

                      Intake Procedure

                      (1) Download and fill out all required formshttps://chicagohearingsociety.org/request-an-interpreter/. (2) Completed forms must be emailed to CHSInterp@Anixter.org or faxed to 773-442-0619. (3) Upon receipt of all approved documents, a unique account number will be assigned to applicant. (4) Use account number to make an official request for interpreter services online. (5) If you do not receive a reply within one business day, please contact CHSInterp@anixter.org or Voice: 773-248-9121 ext. 312 or Videophone: 773-598-8927 to confirm that your request has been received.(6) For emergencies, please submit a request online and call 866-251-0220 as coordinators are available 24/7.

                      Languages

                      Spanish, American Sign Language, English

                      Geography Served

                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                      • Illinois
                        • Cook County
                          • Dupage County
                            • Kane County
                              • Lake County
                                • Will County

                                Telephone Numbers

                                Number:
                                773-248-9121
                                Type:
                                Voice
                                Name:
                                Main
                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-3500.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                Description

                                Free, amplified telephone demo site for Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC). Staff do free demos at Audiology Clinic at Lincoln Park. Amplified telephones provided free to those who qualify.

                                Hours

                                Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

                                Required Documents

                                Photo Id; Proof of residence; Additional documentation may be needed.

                                Eligibility

                                Must be a legal resident of Illinois; Must have standard phone service in your residence or cell phones with Bluetooth technology; Must complete an application which is signed by a doctor or other certifying professional that you have a hearing loss or speech disability.

                                Fees

                                No Fees

                                Intake Procedure

                                (1) To request an Amplified Telephone Demonstration, email: AskCHS@anixter.org. (2) Appointments preferred, walk-ins accepted. (3) Applications available on site and can be downloaded from website

                                Languages

                                Spanish, American Sign Language, English

                                Geography Served

                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                • Illinois
                                  • Cook County
                                    • Dupage County
                                      • Kane County
                                        • Lake County
                                          • Will County

                                          Telephone Numbers

                                          Number:
                                          773-248-9121
                                          Type:
                                          Voice
                                          Name:
                                          Main
                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-0600.8180) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                          Description

                                          Domestic Violence Program to assist survivors of domestic violence who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and/or Hard of Hearing and their children

                                          Hours

                                          Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

                                          Required Documents

                                          Photo Id; Proof of residence; Additional documentation may be needed.

                                          Eligibility

                                          Survivors of domestic violence who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and/or Hard of Hearing and their children

                                          Fees

                                          No Fees

                                          Intake Procedure

                                          (1) Call main number to speak to a staff member and schedule an appointment with a counselor. (2) If you need the police or emergency medical care, call 911 V/TTY/VP.

                                          Languages

                                          Spanish, American Sign Language, English

                                          Geography Served

                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                          • Illinois
                                            • Cook County
                                              • Dupage County
                                                • Kane County
                                                  • Lake County
                                                    • Will County

                                                    Telephone Numbers

                                                    Number:
                                                    773-248-9121
                                                    Type:
                                                    Voice
                                                    Name:
                                                    Main
                                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1400.8000-020.80) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                    Description

                                                    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for DDBHH individuals. Helps individuals to prepare and file taxes through e-file.

                                                    Hours

                                                    By appointment only

                                                    Required Documents

                                                    Photo ID; State ID or driver's License; Social Security card or a letter from Social Security with your name and social security number (copies accepted); Social security cards of dependent children; W-2 forms from all jobs worked during the tax year; Copies of current health insurance cards; Copy of completed tax forms from previous year.

                                                    Eligibility

                                                    Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH) individuals

                                                    Fees

                                                    No Fees

                                                    Intake Procedure

                                                    Call 773-904-0155 or email CHSCOA@anixter.org and MMendiola@anixter.org to schedule an appointment

                                                    Languages

                                                    Spanish, American Sign Language, English

                                                    Geography Served

                                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                    • Illinois
                                                      • Cook County
                                                        • Dupage County
                                                          • Kane County
                                                            • Lake County
                                                              • Will County

                                                              Telephone Numbers

                                                              Number:
                                                              773-904-0155
                                                              Type:
                                                              Voice
                                                              Name:
                                                              Tax Program
                                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DT-8800.9300) and related services within the Service Tree.

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