Hearing & Speech Center
our mission
Improving communication for life.
our history
The Hearing and Speech Center had its beginnings in 1943 as the Hard of Hearing Club which reorganized itself into the South Bend Hearing Society two years later. The Club at first emphasized providing free hearing screenings throughout the community, but had become a full service hearing and speech clinic by the time it incorporated as the Hearing and Speech Center in 1947.
hearing services
Hearing Tests determine the type and degree of hearing loss.
Hearing Aid Evaluations determine the appropriate aid for the specific loss. Our audiologist will help you choose the hearing aid that is most appropriate for your needs and lifestyle.
Hearing Aid Sales and Service We carry a wide selection of high quality behind-the-ear, in-the-ear, and in-the-canal hearing aids. We offer conventional, programmable and digital hearing aids, in addition to repair services on all makes and models. All hearing aids include a 30 day trial period.
First Steps Our audiologist serves young children through Indiana's First Steps early intervention system. She provides a full range of services to address each child's hearing health.
speech language services
Comprehensive speech-language evaluations determine the type and extent of speech and/or language problems
Individual speech-language therapy addresses specific communication needs
Early Identification & Treatment (EIT) Program provides speech, language and hearing screenings at area preschools
Toddlers Learning Communication (TLC) assists parents in stimulating their child's language through developmentally appropriate activities
Language Groups provide specific communication opportunities in the context of a group setting
First Steps We provide the following services for qualifying infants and toddlers through the State of Indiana's First Steps early intervention system:
*We participate as a member of First Steps of Northeast Indiana's Eligibility Determination Team. Through the Intake process a team appropriate to the child's needs is assembled to determine the child's eligibility for the program and the child's need for service. We participate with others throughout the region on a team.
*Speech and Language Services: Our speech language pathologists provide pediatric speech and language services for children to achieve outcomes in their Individualized Family Service Plans.
our staff
Hearing related services are provided by an Audiologist. An Audiologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss. Our Audiologist has a doctoral degree, is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), is credentialed by the First Steps program and is licensed by the state of Indiana. If hearing aids are necessary, our Audiologist is licensed by the state of Indiana to select, fit and dispense hearing aids to infants, children and adults.
Our Speech-Language Pathologists have masters degrees, are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), are credentialed by the First Steps program and are licensed by the state of Indiana.
services
We serve clients of all ages with a specialty in providing services to young children
We provide family-focused early intervention services
We offer a variety of payment options including:
Private payment; VISA and MasterCard accepted
Insurance for specified companies
Medicare for designated services
Medicaid
Business Hours: 8:00am to noon, 1:00pm to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Please call 574.247.6047 to schedule an appointment.
