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Advocacy Centre for the Elderly

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Record #: MET0016 Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2020
Contact Information
Office Phone 416-598-2656
Toll Free Phone 1-855-598-2656
Fax 416-598-7924
Website www.advocacycentreelderly.org/
Alternate Contact Heather Jonasson, Administrative Coordinator; Email: jonassh@lao.on.ca
Agency Information
Description (Agency) Community legal clinic * registered charity
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Primary Executive Graham Webb, Executive Director; Email: webbg@lao.on.ca
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) Community legal clinic * representation in cases involving issues of particular importance to seniors, such as long term care, hospital discharge issues, elder abuse, government pensions, income maintenance, retirement home tenancies, mental health and mental capacity issues * assistance in dealing with government bureaucracies * visits to home or care facility if necessary * advocacy * community legal education * speakers * law reform * confidential * funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Hours Legal information and advice -- Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm * also open Tue 9 am-5 pm, Thu 1 pm-5 pm
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility Persons 60 years and older who meet financial or case eligibility guidelines
Application Call for information
Languages English ; Lithuanian ; interpreters available by appointment for other languages
Fees None
Site Information
Located In Community Toronto Downtown Central
Address & Map
2 Carlton St, Suite 701
Toronto, ON M5B 1J3
 
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Intersection Yonge St and Carlton St
Physical Access Designated parking at entrance - garage entrance from Wood St ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading Community Legal Services ; Legal Education / Information
Service Categories Community Legal Clinics ; Elder Law ; Individual Advocacy ~ Older Adults ; Legal Information Services ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues ; Legal Representation ~ Older Adults ; Legislative Advocacy ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues

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