Thanks to support from the United Way of the Central Carolinas, local family foundations, and individual donors, Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center has offered a Hearing Services Bank (HSB) for low-income seniors since 1973 and to low income children since 2007.

This fund has two main purposes: 1)     providing free or reduced cost digital hearing aids and related services (including hearing aid repairs) to low income children and seniors with hearing impairments and 2)     promoting community awareness of speech, language and hearing development and disorders.

We realize that the gift of hearing provides an increased quality of life, a sense of security and often the only path to employment and independence for older adults. For children with a hearing disability the world can be a challenging and overwhelming place. We want to give them the key to unlocking a world that they can succeed in. Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center is here to help you and your family overcome the communication barrier you face.

HSB Qualifications

There is an HSB orientation, mandatory for new patients, the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:30am. Please call (704) 523-8027 ext.18 to sign up. The orientation will be held at our center.

To qualify for the HSB you must have proof of NC residency and of limited family income. Only behind- the- ear aids are available through our HSB. A medical clearance from an MD or ENT is also required. Please see the HSB application for further detail and instructions. It takes approximately 4 weeks to process an application. If you do not qualify for a free aid or services, your co-payment requirement (based on our sliding fee scale) and payment options will be discussed with you at your initial appointment.

We also offer free hearing screenings at local health fairs as our schedule allows. Please contact maggie Page at (704) 523-8027 ext.15 or via email at .

Thank you to all our HSB supporters! The gift of hearing is an invaluable gift for those we serve.