Charlotte Speech & Hearing Center

I don’t even know where to begin when describing this place. As a current student /​applicant for a doctorate in audiology (Au.D), this place really speaks (pun intended) to me.
Why is this the case? Let’s start with the center’s history: it became a United Way agency in 1969, and has been rocking out as a non-​profit since. Last year, the Center provided over 20,000 serivces to over 8,000 individuals with speech-​language or hearing disabilities. I experienced some of their efforts firsthand, and volunteer here regularly. In addition to their speech therapy focus on children and the elderly, they also assist with hearing disabilities: their Hearing Services Bank (HSB) has provided over 1,200 free hearing aids to low-​income children and seniors who really needed them.
The staff are all dedicated, the audiologists and speech pathologists are all super-​qualified and established in their respective fields, and the mission is admirable. I have nothing but excellent things to say about this place! I recommend it, whether you (or your family) can properly afford it or not; after all, the revenue generated from full-​paying patients is ultimately put back into the non-​profit to assist those who cannot afford such services. This makes it a better call than all the for-​profit equivalents here in Charlotte!
I recommend calling in advance to find a time that isn’t rushed or super-​booked. Even if you are not a potential patient, please support this wonderful non-​profit!