Here2Hear

HERE2HEAR is an organization that provides a host of free services and low cost programs related to hearing healthcare for children and adults in the Richmond and Tri-cities area. Our board include a variety of professionals in hearing healthcare and individuals in the community who serve voluntarily for one main cause. Our mission is to prevent poor hearing health by providing:
• educational services through seminars and written materials.
• hearing aids and devices for individuals who need assistance with their hearing who may not be able to afford them.
• resources for individuals in the local area.
• advocacy for individuals with hearing loss.
• improvements in hearing healthcare.
• local organizations with similar interests with support to enhance the overall goals of assisting the public with improved hearing and hearing health. In order to accomplish our mission, we provide programs to the public to include the following programs:

-“Lower It or Lose It”…Healthy Hearing Program for Tweens and Teens
off site program to teach tweens and teens about hearing and how to protect their hearing from damage and hearing loss.
-Healthy Hearing and Resources Program
provides information on resources and local programs on hearing loss and tinnitus. provides free hearing protection.
-Hearing Tests and Healthy Ear Examinations
provides free and low cost hearing tests and heathy ear examinations by a licensed audiologist.
-Hearing Aid Program
provides free and low costs hearing aids to individuals with hearing loss. provides loaner hearing aids to individuals.
-Community Education Program
provides free education seminars, brochures and printed materials to the general public.