Halton Community Legal Services
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: ACT0718 | Last Full Update: 13 May 2020 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Halton Community Legal Services is altering our service delivery but we remain available to serve our community. We are limiting in person contact and ask that people not attend our office at this time but we will be available to help both clients and service providers with legal problems during this time. We can be reached by phone at (905) 875-2069 or by email: haltonconsult@lao.on.ca |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-875-2069 |
| Fax | 905-845-5927 |
| Website | www.haltonlegal.ca |
| Social Media |  Twitter: twitter.com/HaltonLegal |
| Contact Form | www.haltonlegal.ca/general-inquiries.php |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario to provide legal aid services to low income residents of Halton |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | October 1977 |
| Funding | Provincial - Legal Aid Ontario |
| Elections | AGM September |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Halton Community Legal Services is altering our service delivery but we remain available to serve our community. We are limiting in person contact and ask that people not attend our office at this time but we will be available to help both clients and service providers with legal problems during this time. We can be reached by phone at (905) 875-2069 or by email: haltonconsult@lao.on.ca --------------------------------------------- Free legal information and advice available regarding: * Ontario Works * human rights * tenants' rights * disability benefits * government pensions * employment insurance * employment standards Legal Health Check-Up: * an online check-up to help people who are living in poverty identify legal problems and get help * if you do not have enough money to live on, a good home or job, or family, social and health supports, your legal health may be at risk Note: * HCLS does not provide a full range of services, nor does it provide legal aid certificates * callers needing certificates or help in family law, criminal law, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board compensation, etc. should contact a Legal Aid of Ontario office * office is located in Oakville but appointments are also available in Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills * call for details |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Must meet financial eligibility criteria for service * call for further details |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - available if needed |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dorval Dr and Wyecroft Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Oakville office |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Government / Legal ; Income Programs ; Older Adults |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; Employment Insurance (EI) ; Income Programs for Older Adults ; Income Support Programs for Older Adults ; Legal Education / Information |
| Service Categories | Community Legal Clinics ; Employment Insurance Benefits Assistance ; General Benefits Assistance ; General Legal Aid ; Legal Counselling ; Legal Information Services ; Pension Benefits Assistance ; Tenant Rights Information/Counselling ; Welfare Rights Assistance |