{"id":11692,"date":"2026-07-16T17:43:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T21:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/prod5\/?page_id=11692"},"modified":"2026-08-27T09:23:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:23:33","slug":"slh-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/lcd\/slh-center\/","title":{"rendered":"The Speech-Language-Hearing Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/prod5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/356\/2026\/07\/speech-language-hearing-center_daytime.jpeg&#8221; height=&#8221;540px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;540px&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;curve&#8221; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;30px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(51,51,51,0.86)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;366px|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|3px|3px|3px|3px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_text_divider header=&#8221;The Speech-Language-Hearing Center&#8221; divider_style=&#8221;none&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_text_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1202px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;The Speech-Language-Hearing Center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;About the Program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||18px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Queens College Speech Language Hearing Center is a unique and highly respected university program that has served children and adults across the lifespan in the Queens community since 1942.\u00a0 The focus of our Center is to provide quality clinical services in assessment and treatment to children and adults with communication disorders; prepare graduate students to become speech language pathologists who are responsive to the communication needs of a culturally linguistically diverse population; and to further knowledge about communication disorders and their effective assessment and treatment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;About the Center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;About the Program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||18px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The Speech-Language-Hearing Center is located in Gertz Hall, a one-story building in an accessible and conveniently located part of the Queens College campus.\u00a0 The Center houses the graduate education program in Speech-Language Pathology, the Speech-Language-Hearing Center, and offices for many of the program\u2019s faculty. The Center also serves as a laboratory for graduate students, undergraduate students in communication sciences and disorders, and faculty involved in applied clinical research.<\/p>\n<p>The Speech-Language-Hearing Center serves a diverse population of children and adults across the lifespan with speech and language needs. Services are available Monday \u2013 Friday until 7 pm.\u00a0 All clients are assigned to an ASHA-certified and NYS-licensed speech-language pathologist who will provide direct assessment and treatment services along with one-to-one clinical mentorship for assigned graduate students. Inquiries about assessment and treatment services should be directed to:\u00a0<a role=\"link\" href=\"mailto:speechcenter@qc.cuny.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">speechcenter@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 718-997-2946.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Available Services&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;About the Program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||18px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Center provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services for children and adults with a wide range of speech and language needs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acquired Language Disorders (Aphasia, Traumatic Brain Injury)<\/li>\n<li>Articulation Therapy<\/li>\n<li>Apraxia of Speech<\/li>\n<li>Language production and\/or processing difficulties<\/li>\n<li>Literacy (reading, writing)<\/li>\n<li>Stuttering \/ speech fluency<\/li>\n<li>Voice Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Communication enhancement services are also offered for those who are interested modifying an accent or improving English Language intelligibility.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Specialty Program for People with Parkinson&#8217;s&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;About the Program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||18px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The Queens College Speech-Language-Hearing Center (QCSLHC) is pleased to offer\u00a0<\/span><em>Reclaiming Your Voice<\/em><span>\u00a0\u2013 an effective speech therapy program designed to help people with Parkinson\u2019s improve their communication skills. The program is led by certified speech-language pathologists and uses SPEAK OUT!\u00ae therapy approaches established by\u00a0<\/span><strong>Parkinson Voice Project<\/strong><span>\u00a0(PVP). Individual therapy is provided during the\u00a0<\/span><strong>SPEAK OUT!<\/strong><span>\u00ae program and emphasizes the importance of speaking with intent. Upon successful completion, clients graduate to weekly group sessions developed to provide education, support and maintenance of newly acquired communication strategies. For further information about the program visit PVP at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" role=\"link\">www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org<\/a><span>.\u00a0 To schedule an appointment at the QCSLHC, please call 718-997-2946 or email\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:speechcenter@qc.cuny.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" role=\"link\">speechcenter@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;What Does It Cost?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;About the Program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||18px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>While the Center does not accept insurance payments, we will be pleased to assist you in completing the necessary forms for reimbursement from your insurer. The center also has scholarship funds available for persons who may have financial difficulty. Some of these funds are made available by grants from the New York Community Trust. For more information, please contact\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:speechcenter@qc.cuny.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" role=\"link\">speechcenter@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><span>\u00a0or 718-997-2946.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Where are We?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;About the Program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||18px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Speech Language Hearing Center is located in the newly renovated Gertz Hall on the Queens College campus. Our address is 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY. It&#8217;s\u00a0 just off Exit 24 of the Long Island Expressway and also accessible by subway and buses.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][lwp_image_carousel gallery_ids=&#8221;12047,12051,12048,12049,12050&#8243; slides_show=&#8221;1&#8243; show_dots=&#8221;off&#8221; autoplay_animation=&#8221;on&#8221; slide_animation_speed=&#8221;550ms&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/lwp_image_carousel][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/lcd\/patient-client-rights\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Patient\/Client Rights&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; 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