| Program: | Sign Language Interpreting Services | ||
| Organization: |
Canadian Hearing Services - York Regional Office |
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| Description of Services: |
Interpreting Services facilitate clear two-way communication between deaf and hearing people through sign language and spoken language * Interpreters provide communication in American Sign Language (ASL) - English, or la langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) - French. Available on-site, or through video remote technology * Interpreters can assist in a variety of settings including: at a job interview, at a medical appointment, in a business meeting, banking matters, reporting a crime, court proceedings, in crisis in a hospital, shelter and police station * Emergency services are offered 24 hours, 365 days/year * Emergencies may occur in: hospital emergency rooms, after-hours medical clinics, crisis centres, shelters, police services, court settings and child welfare cases For emergency service email: urgent@chs.ca, SMS/Text: 416-712-6637, or call 1-866-518-0000 |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Support services are free * set fees for devices and sign language interpreting services | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People with hearing loss | ||
| Application: | Call, email or book online * no referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Accessibility Notes: | Automatic Doors | ||
| Languages: | English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) | ||
| Area(s) Served: | York Region and Simcoe County | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Toll-Free: | 1-866-518-0000 | ||
| Teletype: | 1-877-215-9530 | ||
| After Hours: | Email: urgent@chs.ca or SMS/Text: 416-712-6637 | ||
| Fax: | 1-855-259-7728 | ||
| Email: | interpreting@chs.ca | ||
| Website: | www.chs.ca | ||
| Address: |
16635 Yonge St, Unit 9 Newmarket, ON L3X 1V6 |
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| Intersection: | Yonge St and Mulock Dr | ||
| Location: | Newmarket | ||
| Hours: | For booking Mon-Thu 8am-8pm * Fri 8am-5pm | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/8/2025 |
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