Chicago Hearing Society
Address
1444 West Willow Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 248-9121
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:
September 26, 2023
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
Services
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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
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
Verify during appointment scheduling
Eligibility
Individuals living with hearing loss
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment
Languages
Spanish, American Sign Language, English
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Lake County
- Will County
- Cook County
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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
Verify any requirements during appointment scheduling
Eligibility
Individuals living with hearing loss
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment
Languages
Spanish, American Sign Language, English
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Lake County
- Will County
- Cook County
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Description
Provides interpreter and captioning services. VRI (Video Remote Interpreting) services available.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Verify any requirements during appointment scheduling
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
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Lake County
- Will County
- Cook County
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Telephone Numbers
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
Verify any requirements during appointment scheduling.
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
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Lake County
- Will County
- Cook County
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Telephone Numbers
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
Verify any requirements during appointment scheduling
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
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Lake County
- Will County
- Cook County
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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
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
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Lake County
- Will County
- Cook County
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