A brighter, more accessible future for hearing and speech services in Halifax

Hearing & Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) is preparing to open the doors to a new Halifax Community Clinic location—one shaped by feedback from staff, clients, and families, and designed to better reflect the way care is delivered today.

With the lease at the Park Lane site approaching review, leadership at HSNS saw an opportunity to rethink the clinic environment. “The current design reflects a more traditional service model,” says Danielle Doucet, Manager at HSNS. “We wanted to find a space that supports both staff and clients and allows us to deliver services in a way that’s flexible, accessible, and welcoming.”

From the earliest stages, input from clients and staff helped guide the search based on common themes that emerged: accessible parking, proximity to transit, and a space that feels warm, bright, and less clinical.

Located at 6940 Mumford Road in Halifax, the new clinic delivers on that vision. The clinic features free parking and is situated near the Armdale Rotary, an area identified in feedback as a more convenient hub for many families. Inside, the space is filled with natural light, with large windows, a welcoming reception area, and a layout that supports both privacy and flexibility.

Clients will benefit from a sensory space designed to meet the needs of children, and staff will have access to bookable clinical rooms and a dedicated workspace to enhance collaboration and flow.

“We believe this new space will be much easier to access and more comfortable for the people we serve,” says Danielle.

Patients will be welcomed at the relocated clinic starting in early July.

“There’s still work to be done, but there’s a sense of excitement,” Danielle adds. “Staff are looking forward to starting fresh in a space that truly reflects how we want to work with—and for—our clients.”