Hearing Clinic Staff work with individual clients, professionals and agencies to identify children and eligible adults who are hard of hearing or deaf.  We provide follow-up services or link individuals to appropriate services, as needed.

Services

• Assessment and monitoring of hearing levels
• Hearing screening for all newborn babies
• Hearing screening for all kindergarten students
• Evaluation and fitting of hearing aids and FM equipment
• Client and caregiver counselling and education about hearing loss and hearing aids
• School student support for children who use hearing aids and/or FM equipment
• Respond to general enquiries about hearing and hearing services
• Workshops for families, caregivers, educators and other professionals

Population Served

• Children, from birth to 19 years, 11 months 
• Adults who receive funding through the Ministry of Social Development, who live in the Capital Region
• People of any age who have developmental delay and who live on Vancouver Island

Accessing Services

• Parents of preschool-aged children can call the clinic directly for appointments
• Referrals are accepted for all clients from Public Health Nurses, Physicians, Speech-Language Pathologists and other community agencies/professionals

Locations

Victoria Health Unit

Mail
1947 Cook Street
Victoria, BC V8T 3P7

Phone 250-388-2250
Fax 250-388-2272
Hours  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm

West Shore Health Unit

Mail
345 Wale Road
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 

Phone 250-519-3490
Fax 250-519-3491
Hours  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm

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