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Program:
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Community Support Services
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Address:
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11 Victoria St Unit 214
Barrie, ON
L4N 6T3
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Map
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Intersection:
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Lakeshore Dr and Victoria St
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Service Description:
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Supports youth and adults who are Deaf, oral deaf, deafened or hard of hearing to access information, education, and other resources from the community * assists people to remain independent in their own homes * referrals to other community services
Services available:- staff that are fluent in American Sign Language, English, and French
- literacy support
- short-term counselling
- crisis intervention and referrals
- coordination of complex services
- advocacy and educational workshops
- communication strategies
- resources and information
- specialized support and wellness visits to older adults
- learning to use assistive devices and technology
- Peer-to-Peer Network for seniors with hearing loss
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Application:
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Contact office for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with all degrees of hearing loss or other barriers to using spoken language
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Languages:
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English * French * American Sign Language (ASL)
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered.
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