About
Founded in 1920 as the League for the Hard of Hearing, the Center has a long history of serving the community. They offer a range of services, including hearing and speech-language services, to people of all ages. Their mission is to transform lives by empowering communication. The Center has multiple locations, including their main clinic in St. Louis, MO, and a location in Festus, MO, where they provide services such as newborn hearing screenings, pediatric hearing loss treatment, and speech therapy. They also offer specialized programs like the Language and Literacy Program and Speech Intensives.
Insurance & payment
The Center for Hearing and Speech accepts Ambetter, Anthem Blue Cross, Coventry Health Care, Health Net, and Medicaid.
- Ambetter
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Coventry Health Care
- Health Net
- Medicaid
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Hearing Services
The Center for Hearing and Speech offers a range of hearing services, including evaluations, treatment options, and screenings.
Speech-Language Services
Their speech-language pathologists provide therapy to children and adults with speech and language disorders.
Newborn Hearing Screenings
The Center provides newborn hearing screenings to detect any potential hearing issues in infants.
Pediatric Hearing Loss Treatment
Their pediatric audiologists evaluate, diagnose, and treat children with hearing loss and auditory processing disorder.
School Screening Program
The Center's School Screening Program provides simple hearing and vision checks for preschool and school-age children.
Hearing Conservation Program
Their Hearing Conservation Program protects workers from hearing loss in high-noise work environments.