FT Legal Services

Legal Aid Ontario

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:47:12 -0400

Office phone: 416-979-1446
Toll-free phone: 1-800-668-8258
Fax: 416-979-2948 Administration
E-mail: info@lao.on.ca
Web site: www.legalaid.on.ca
Address: Provincial Office, 375 University Ave, Ste 404, Toronto, ON, M5G 2G1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto Central (University Ave-Dundas St W)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Robert Ward, President and Chief Executive Officer
Languages of service: English ; sign interpreters arranged through Canadian Hearing Society and paid by Legal Aid Ontario
Eligibility: Persons with low incomes - see below for specific services
How to apply: Call for information - certificate application -- no appointment needed, but bring all documents related to case and to personal finances - proof of social assistance required
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - parking close to entrance
Service description: Free legal information and advice

arranges for payment of lawyers through Legal Aid Certificates in cases requiring legal representation
out of court settlement conferences for some civil cases

Legal Aid Certificates -- reimburses participating lawyers for services rendered on behalf of client

financial assessment required
only granted for some types of legal problems, usually criminal, immigration or family law matters
client may have to agree to repay all or part of legal fees
seniors who collect Guaranteed Income Supplement (and do not own property) may have lawyer reimbursed for will preparation

Advice Lawyer -- people who qualify for legal aid financially but whose particular cases are not eligible for a certificate are able to receive some assistance and advice, particularly in family law matters or where a person needs help to file documents
Community Legal Clinics -- provincial office funds and sets policy for independent, specialty and student legal clinics in Toronto (indexed under LEGAL SERVICES and its subheadings)

for services beyond information and advice, clients usually required to meet financial or case eligibility guidelines and not be eligible for Legal Aid Certificate
formal representation only available in particular areas such as tenant issues, immigration, pensions, social assistance, Employment Insurance (EI), workers compensation, poverty law
client may be asked to contribute towards disbursements

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Legal aid; Legal information
Record ID: MET0601
Last complete update: 2007-12-20
Last modification date: 2008-05-07

Better Living Health and Community Services

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:16:55 -0400

Notice Formerly known as Don Mills Foundation for Seniors
Office phone: 416-447-7244
Fax: 416-447-6364
E-mail: info@betterlivinghealth.org
Web site: www.betterlivinghealth.org
Address: 1 Overland Dr, Toronto, ON, M3C 2C3
Location: (Intersection) North York East (Don Mills Rd-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Officers: William A Krever, President and Chief Executive Officer, 416-447-7244 ext 616
Contacts: Lisa Mistelbacher, Intake Coordinator, 416-447-7244 ext 541
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Adults 50 years and over
How to apply: Contact Social Work Intake Department 416-447-7244 ext 541
Fees: Senior Adult Centre -- membership fee - fees for some programs - subsidies may be available
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: EP Taylor Place Senior Adult Centre -- social, recreation and education programs

health counselling and referral
public health nurse
chiropodist
financial and legal clinics
income tax assistance
Widows Support Group
cafeteria Overland Club -- social and recreation programs
computer centre
seminars

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Budget counselling; Foot care; Health education; Income tax clinics; Legal information; Recreation; Seniors; Widows
Record ID: MET2902
Last complete update: 2007-09-26
Last modification date: 2008-07-10

Human Rights Legal Support Centre

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:10:30 -0400

Office phone: 416-314-6266
Toll-free phone: 1-866-625-5179
TTY phone: 416-314-6651 ; 1-866-612-8627
Fax: 416-314-6202 ; 1-866-625-5180
E-mail: hrlsc@ontario.ca
Web site: www.hrlsc.on.ca
Address: 400 University Ave, 7th Fl, Toronto, ON, M7A 1T7
Location: (Intersection) Toronto Central (University Ave-Dundas St W)
Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Officers: Kathy Laird, Executive Director
Contacts: Nancy Chisholm, Executive Assistant
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9-5; Thursday 9-11, 2-7; Fri 9-5
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: American Sign Language (ASL) ; English ; Farsi ; French ; Hindi ; Somali ; Spanish ; Urdu ; Interpretive services
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille and tone elevators with lowered buttons - designated and street parking close to entrance
Service description: Advice, support, possible representation for applicants to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Organization type: Provincial Government
Subjects: Human rights; Legal services
Record ID: MET1095
Last complete update: 2008-06-27
Last modification date: 2008-07-03

Legal Aid Ontario Advice Lawyer Toronto Dixon Hall

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:25:58 -0400

Office phone: 416-863-0498
Web site: www.legalaid.on.ca
Address: Dixon Hall, 58 Sumach St, Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (River St-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Hours: Tue 7-8 pm
Area served: Dundas St E-Lake Ontario; Broadview Ave-Jarvis St
Languages of service: English
How to apply: Drop in only
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - lowered elevator buttons
Service description: Advice Lawyer

see main record for Legal Aid Ontario for details

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Legal information
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET2020
Last complete update: 2007-12-20
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Services for Refugee Claimants arriving in Toronto

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:24:05 -0400

For a list of FREE settlement and other community services or referral, you can phone:

Ask a settlement worker about...

SHELTER, HOUSING HELP & DROP-IN SERVICES
Phone 211 for the nearest free housing help and drop-in programs.
Tenant Hotline | 416-921-9494

Central Family Intake
For family shelters | 416-397-5637

Red Cross First Contact
Toll free 1-866-902-4993

HEALTH CARE
The Canadian government pays for your emergency medical care and for your Immigration Medical Report. The assistance is called Interim Federal Health (IFH), which is listed in your brown Immigration Eligibility document.

NOTE: Ask a Settlement Worker to explain the immigration Medical before booking the appointment with a doctor.

Emergency Medical Care
Call 911 for police, fire or ambulance during any
emergency where people or property are at risk.
To get help in a language other than English
say your language and your country.

LEGAL AID
Legal Aid Ontario may pay a lawyer to help you complete the Personal Information Form (PIF) and attend the Immigration and Refugee Board Hearing with you. It also pays for interpretation and translation. Consult a Settlement Worker and /or phone 211 for the address of the Ontario Legal Aid office in the area where you live.

ENGLISH CLASSES & CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS
Ask a settlement Worker about free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and schools for children; and to refer you to programs near where you live. You may need to pay for supplies.

WORK PERMIT & SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER
You can apply for a Work Permit after your PIF has been given to the Immigration and Refugee Board and you have completed the Immigration Medical. You must apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) after you receive your Work Permit.
Ask a settlement Worker for the nearest Service Canada Centre.

To apply for ONTARIO WORKS (OW) employment and financial services, phone 416-397-0330, Toronto Social Services Application Centre, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. You must have your immigration documents available when you apply. For more information about Toronto Social Services and multilingual access, visit: www.toronto.ca/socialservices .

ONLINE INFORMATION

Produced by the Immigrant & Refugee Housing Committee (IRHC) with the generous contribution of Findhelp Information Services.

Legal Aid Clinics

admin — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:18:28 -0500

East Toronto
Legal Aid Ontario Student Legal Aid Society Community and Legal Aid Services Programme (CLASP)
Address: 519 Church Street Community Centre, 519 Church St, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2C9
Intersection: Church St-Wellesley St E
Office phone: (416) 392-6874
Web Address: www.legalaid.on.ca
Fax: (416) 736-5564

East Toronto
Legal Aid Ontario Advice Lawyer -- Toronto (Dixon Hall)
Address: Dixon Hall, 58 Sumach St, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 3J7
Intersection: Parliament St-Queen St E
Office phone: (416) 863-0498
Web Address: www.legalaid.on.ca

Community Legal Clinics

admin — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:33:00 -0500

Toronto Central
Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto
Address: 415 Yonge St, Ste 803, Toronto, ON, M5B 2E7
Intersection: Yonge St-Gerrard St E
Office phone: 416-408-3967
E-mail: alst@web.ca
Web Address: www.aboriginallegal.ca
Fax: 416-408-4268
Officer: Kimberly Murray, Director

Toronto Central
Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario
Address: 425 Adelaide St W, 5th Fl, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C1
Intersection: Spadina Ave-King St W
Office phone: 416-597-5855
Contact: Nancy Chisholm, Director of Administration
Web Address: www.acto.ca
Fax: 416-597-5821
Officer: Kathy Laird, Director of Advocacy and Legal Services

Toronto Central
Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Address: 2 Carlton St, Ste 701, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Intersection: Yonge St-Carlton St
Office phone: 416-598-2656
Contact: Beverley Notley, Office Manager
E-mail: wahlj@lao.on.ca
Web Address: www.advocacycentreelderly.org
Fax: 416-598-7924
Officer: Judith Wahl, Executive Director

Toronto Central
African Canadian Legal Clinic
Address: 111 Richmond St W, Ste 503, Toronto, ON, M5H 2G4
Intersection: University Ave-Queen St W
Office phone: 416-214-4747
E-mail: beachv@lao.on.ca
Web Address: www.aclc.net
Fax: 416-214-4748
Officer: Margaret Parsons, Executive Director

Toronto Central
ARCH Disability Law Centre
Address: 425 Bloor St E, Ste 110, Toronto, ON, M4W 3R5
Intersection: Sherbourne St-Bloor St E
Office phone: 416-482-8255
E-mail: archlib@lao.on.ca
Web Address: www.archlegalclinic.ca
Fax: 416-482-2981 ; 1-866-881-2723
Officer: Phyllis Gordon, Executive Director

Toronto Central
Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted
Address: 85 King St E, Ste 318, Toronto, ON, M5C 1G3
Intersection: Church St-King St E
Office phone: 416-504-7500
E-mail: aidwyc@on.aibn.com
Web Address: www.aidwyc.org
Fax: 416-203-9088
Officer: Win Wahrer, Executive Secretary

Toronto Central
Canadian Environmental Law Association
Address: 130 Spadina Ave, Ste 301, Toronto, ON, M5V 2L4
Intersection: Spadina Ave-Queen St W
Office phone: 416-960-2284
Contact: Sarah Miller, Coordinator
E-mail: intake@cela.ca
Web Address: www.cela.ca
Fax: 416-960-9392
Officer: Paul Muldoon, Executive Director

Toronto Central
Central Toronto Community Health Centres Shout Clinic
Address: 467 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2G8
Intersection: Jarvis St-Wellesley St E
Office phone: 416-927-8553
Web Address: www.ctchc.com
Fax: 416-927-9365

Toronto Central
Centre francophone de Toronto
Address: 22 College St, Main Fl, Toronto, ON, M5G 1K3
Intersection: Yonge St-College St
Office phone: 416-922-2672
E-mail: careen@cmsctoronto.org
Web Address: www.centrefranco.org
Fax: 416-922-6624
Officer: Jean-Gilles Pelletier, Directeur exÃƒÂ©cutif

Toronto Central
Centre francophone de Toronto Services juridiques
Address: 22 College St, Ste 305, Toronto, ON, M5G 1K3
Intersection: Yonge St-College St
Office phone: 416-922-2672 ext 300
E-mail: nauthoa@lao.on.ca
Web Address: www.centrefranco.org
Fax: 416-928-0850
Officer: Aissa Nauthoa, Directrice

Toronto Central
Downtown Legal Services
Address: 655 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S 2H9
Intersection: Spadina Ave-Bloor St W
Office phone: 416-934-4535 Administration ; 416-978-6447 Intake
Contact: Linn Kennedy, Administrator
E-mail: law.dls@utoronto.ca
Web Address: www.dls.utoronto.ca
Fax: 416-934-4536
Officer: Judith McCormack, Executive Director

Toronto Central
HIV and AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario
Address: 65 Wellesley St E, Ste 400, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7
Intersection: Church St-Wellesley St E
Office phone: 416-340-7790
Contact: Catharine Allan, Community Legal Worker
E-mail: talklaw@halco.org
Web Address: www.halco.org
Fax: 416-340-7248
Officer: Ruth Carey, Executive Director

Toronto Central
Income Security Advocacy Centre
Address: 425 Adelaide St W, 5th Fl, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C1
Intersection: Spadina Ave-King St W
Office phone: 416-597-5820
E-mail: isac@lao.on.ca
Web Address: www.incomesecurity.org
Fax: 416-597-5821
Officer: Joanna Tie, Director of Administration

Toronto Central
Justice for Children and Youth
Address: 415 Yonge St, Ste 1203, Toronto, ON, M5B 2E7
Intersection: Yonge St-Gerrard St E
Office phone: 416-920-1633
Contact: Mary Ann Paterson, Office Manager
E-mail: info@jfcy.org
Web Address: www.jfcy.org
Fax: 416-920-5855
Officer: Martha Mackinnon, Executive Director

Toronto Central
Landlord's Self Help Centre
Address: 477 Richmond St W, Ste 609, Toronto, ON, M5V 3E7
Intersection: Spadina Ave-Queen St W
Office phone: 416-504-5190
E-mail: info@landlordselfhelp.com
Web Address: www.landlordselfhelp.com
Fax: 416-504-1932
Officer: Susan Wankiewicz, Executive Director

Toronto Central
Legal Aid Ontario Family Law Office
Address: 393 University Ave, Ste 420, Toronto, ON, M5G 2P4
Intersection: University Ave-Dundas St W
Office phone: 416-348-0001
Contact: Sheilagh O'Connel, Director
Web Address: www.legalaid.on.ca
Fax: 416-348-0829

Toronto Central
Legal Aid Ontario Refugee Law Office
Address: 375 University Ave, Ste 206, Toronto, ON, M5G 2G1
Intersection: University Ave-Dundas St W
Office phone: 416-977-8111
E-mail: refugee@lao.on.ca
Web Address: www.legalaid.on.ca
Fax: 416-977-5567
Officer: Carole S Dahan, Director

Toronto Central Legal Aid Ontario Student Legal Aid Society Community and Legal Aid Services Programme HIV/AIDS Clinic
Address: 519 Church Street Community Centre, 519 Church St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2C9
Intersection: Church St-Wellesley St E
Office phone: 416-392-6874
Web Address: www.legalaid.on.ca
Fax: 416-736-5564

Toronto Central
Metro Toronto Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic
Address: 180 Dundas St W, Ste 1701, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8
Intersection: University Ave-Dundas St W
Office phone: 416-971-9674
Fax: 416-971-6780
Officer: Avvy Go, Clinic Director

Toronto Central
Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General Office of the Children's Lawyer
Address: 393 University Ave, 14th Fl, Toronto, ON, M5G 1W9
Intersection: University Ave-Dundas St W
Office phone: 416-314-8000
Web Address: www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/ocl/
Fax: 416-314-8050
Officer: Angela Fairchild, Chief Administrative Officer

Toronto Central
Pro Bono Law Ontario
Address: Law Society of Upper Canada, Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5H 2N6
Intersection: University Ave-Queen St W
Office phone: 416-977-4448
E-mail: info@probononet.on.ca
Web Address: www.pblo.org
Fax: 416-977-6668
Officer: Lynn Burns, Executive Director

Toronto Central
Pro Bono Students Canada
Address: 655 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, M3S 2H9
Intersection: Spadina Ave-Bloor St W
Office phone: 416-946-0143
E-mail: probono.students@utoronto.ca
Fax: 416-934-4536
Officer: Pam Shime, National Director

Toronto Central
South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario
Address: 2 Carlton St, Ste 820, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Intersection: Yonge St-Carlton St
Office phone: 416-542-9146
Contact: Mehreen Raza, Project Manager
E-mail: mraza@salc.net
Web Address: www.salc.net
Fax: 416-542-9147
Officer: Uzma Shakir, Executive Director

Toronto Central
Toronto Workers Health and Safety Legal Clinic
Address: 180 Dundas St W, Ste 2000, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Mail
Address: 180 Dundas St W, Box 4, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8
Intersection: University Ave-Dundas St W
Office phone: 416-971-8832
E-mail: workclinic@lao.on.ca
Web Address: worker-safety.com
Fax: 416-971-8834
Officer: Daniel Ublansky, Director

Toronto Central
Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
Address: 2 Carlton St, Ste 1307, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Intersection: Yonge St-Carlton St
Office phone: 416-595-7170
E-mail: info@leaf.ca
Web Address: www.leaf.ca
Fax: 416-595-7191
Officer: Audrey M Johnson, Executive Director

Toronto East
East Toronto Community Legal Services
Address: 1320 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M4L 3X1
Intersection: Greenwood Ave-Gerrard St E
Office phone: 416-461-8102
Fax: 416-461-7497
Officer: Dianne Wintermute, Executive Director

Toronto East
Injured Workers Consultants
Address: 815 Danforth Ave, Ste 411, Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2
Intersection: Pape Ave-Danforth Ave
Office phone: 416-461-2411
Contact: Audrey Parkes
E-mail: iwc@web.net
Fax: 416-461-7138
Officer: John McKinnon, Executive Director

Toronto East
Neighbourhood Legal Services
Address: 333 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S9
Intersection: Parliament St-Queen St E
Office phone: 416-861-0677
Fax: 416-861-1777
Officer: Jack de Klerk, Director, Legal Services

Toronto East
Refugees and Immigrants Information Centre Toronto
Address: 260 Wellesley St E, Ste 109, Toronto, ON, M4X 1G6
Intersection: Parliament St-Wellesley St E
Office phone: 416-961-7027
Fax: 416-961-9732
Officer: Siva Sinniah, Director