Victim Quick Response Program+
Serving Ontario
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Office: 705-336-0752
Crisis: 1-877-264-4208
6 Louttit Dr
Cochrane, Unorganized, North Part, ON, P0L 1W0
Cochrane, Unorganized, North Part, ON, P0L 1W0
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
Financial support also available for:
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- home safety
- accommodation
- meals
- transportation
- basic necessities
- dependent care costs
- counselling
- traditional Indigenous health services
- cellular phones
- vision care
- dental care
- aids for victims with disabilities
- interpretation services
- crime scene cleanup
- government/medical documents
- funeral expenses
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Telephone Helpline and On-line Chat Counselling Services
Serving Ontario
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Office: 1-855-554-4325
Short Description
- Offers culturally appropriate counselling services to Indigenous women by Indigenous women, via telephone, text, or chat
- Oji-Cree
- Cree
- Algonquin
- Inuktitut
- Mohawk
- Oneida
- Odawa
- Potawatomi
- Micmac
- Black Foot
- Anishnaabe
- Moose Cree
- Swampy Cree
- English
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Legal Services
Serving Ontario
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Office: 807-622-1413
1805 Arthur St E, Unit 100
Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 2R6
Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 2R6
Short Description
Assists community members with the following legal matters:
- Criminal Law if custody is probable
- Family Law
- Child Welfare
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Serving Niagara Region
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Office: 905-682-7258
Crisis: 905-682-4584
Crisis: 905-329-4011
Landmark Building; 43 Church St, Suite 503
St Catharines, ON, L2R 7E1
St Catharines, ON, L2R 7E1
Short Description
Provides support, individual and group counselling to women, men, victims/survivors of human trafficking and others who have experienced rape, sexual assault, incest and childhood sexual abuse * 24 hour crisis support line - offering support/information for recent or past rape, sexual assault and abuse
Individual/group counselling and theme-based workshops for survivors * Support also available for family and friends * Outreach counselling available at several locations throughout Niagara region including Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland and West Lincoln
Hospital Response Workers provide accompaniment, emotional support and advocacy for victims attending the St Catharines hospital for medical care and/or Sexual Assault Evidence Kit collection (up to 7 day post assault) * Information, accompaniment and referrals to other agencies also available during police investigation and court proceedings
Volunteer Program: Contact office for more information
Public speakers available for community groups and high schools on various topics including: Sexual assault awareness and prevention * Date rape * Sexual harassment * Childhood sexual abuse prevention * Self defence
Ongoing education program: * Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program for grades 1-6 * Youth Issues Prevention Program for grades 7-8 * Film, handouts and interactive discussions
Workshops available for professionals who come into contact with survivors of sexual assault and/or their families
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (west region)
Individual/group counselling and theme-based workshops for survivors * Support also available for family and friends * Outreach counselling available at several locations throughout Niagara region including Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland and West Lincoln
Hospital Response Workers provide accompaniment, emotional support and advocacy for victims attending the St Catharines hospital for medical care and/or Sexual Assault Evidence Kit collection (up to 7 day post assault) * Information, accompaniment and referrals to other agencies also available during police investigation and court proceedings
Volunteer Program: Contact office for more information
Public speakers available for community groups and high schools on various topics including: Sexual assault awareness and prevention * Date rape * Sexual harassment * Childhood sexual abuse prevention * Self defence
Ongoing education program: * Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program for grades 1-6 * Youth Issues Prevention Program for grades 7-8 * Film, handouts and interactive discussions
Workshops available for professionals who come into contact with survivors of sexual assault and/or their families
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (west region)
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Serving Niagara Region
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Administration: 905-684-4000
Crisis: 905-684-8331
Fundraising: 905-684-4000 ext 254
15 Gibson Place
St Catharines, ON, L2R 0A3
St Catharines, ON, L2R 0A3
Short Description
Offer confidential, non-judgmental advice and support for women, non-binary individuals, and their children experiencing gender-based violence and abuse.
Services include:
Women do not have to stay at the shelter to access any of the free, confidential services. The goal is to provide safety, support and empowerment to vulnerable women, Two-spirit, gender queer, trans and non-binary individuals in the community.
Services include:
- compassionate one-on-one and group counselling
- emergency accommodation and transportation
- safety planning
- child and youth programming
- violence prevention programs and education
- second-stage housing
- transitional housing and support
- legal advice and support
- information on the family court process
- assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
- debriefing with clients following family court appearances
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Women do not have to stay at the shelter to access any of the free, confidential services. The goal is to provide safety, support and empowerment to vulnerable women, Two-spirit, gender queer, trans and non-binary individuals in the community.
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Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Treatment Program
Serving Niagara Region
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Office: 905-378-4647 ext 45300
St Catharines Site, 1200 Fourth Ave
St Catharines, ON, L2S 0A9
St Catharines, ON, L2S 0A9
Short Description
Serves anyone reporting to an emergency department in the Niagara Region.
Provides 24 hour emergency medical care and crisis intervention to all individuals (male and female) who have been sexually assaulted or victims of domestic violence within the last 12 days. Services are provided through a specialized team sensitive to the needs of survivors. Options of care include emotional support, prophylactic treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV post exposure prophylaxis, pregnancy prevention, and the collection of forensic evidence to assist in the legal process. Victims of domestic violence have options of medical treatment, documentation of injuries, safety planning and police involvement.
For emergency treatment, go to any emergency department in the Niagara Region. The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Program nurse will be paged.
Counselling Program: Offers short-term trauma counselling to recent victims (within 2 years of the assault/abuse) of sexual violence or intimate partner violence to individuals 16 years of age and older. A social worker is available to answer questions and/or determine eligibility for counselling services every Wednesday morning between 9 am-12 noon. Call for information.
Provides 24 hour emergency medical care and crisis intervention to all individuals (male and female) who have been sexually assaulted or victims of domestic violence within the last 12 days. Services are provided through a specialized team sensitive to the needs of survivors. Options of care include emotional support, prophylactic treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV post exposure prophylaxis, pregnancy prevention, and the collection of forensic evidence to assist in the legal process. Victims of domestic violence have options of medical treatment, documentation of injuries, safety planning and police involvement.
For emergency treatment, go to any emergency department in the Niagara Region. The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Program nurse will be paged.
Counselling Program: Offers short-term trauma counselling to recent victims (within 2 years of the assault/abuse) of sexual violence or intimate partner violence to individuals 16 years of age and older. A social worker is available to answer questions and/or determine eligibility for counselling services every Wednesday morning between 9 am-12 noon. Call for information.
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Serving St Catharines, Niagara Region
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Office: 905-688-3711
Crisis: 905-688-3711
Office: 905-682-2719
Short Description
Distress Line Program
- Provides a free, confidential, 24-hour telephone distress line available 24/7/365.
- uses trained volunteers
- assist callers to solve their own problems
- information and referrals
- intervene in life-threatening situations
- extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
- suicide prevention and intervention workshops
- communication skills training
- provides emotional support, crisis and suicide intervention through text or instant message for those individual who many not want to receive support face to face or speak over the phone.
- provides a free, confidential 12-hour online and text support between the hours of 2pm and 2am EST
- uses trained volunteers
- assist callers to solve their own problems
- information and referrals
- intervene in life-threatening situations
- extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
- suicide prevention and intervention workshops
- communication skills training
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Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton / Niagara
Serving Niagara Region
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Office: 905-734-1141
810 East Main St
Welland, ON, L3B 3Y4
Welland, ON, L3B 3Y4
Short Description
A multidisciplinary agency serving the French-speaking population and Exogamy families of the Hamilton and Niagara Region. Services offered include primary and community health care services, counseling and community initiatives, services for families with young children, services for seniors, Community Connections Mentorship Program and the Settlement Program for French-speaking newcomers.
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Serving Niagara Region
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Office: No public telephone number
Crisis: 905-682-2626
Niagara Regional Police Services Headquarters, 5700 Valley Way
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 1X8
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 1X8
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal and treatment at a recovery facility
- No direct reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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Serving Niagara Region
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Office: 905-871-6059
183 Central Ave
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3S8
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3S8
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Provides immediate safe housing, food and clothing to refugees arriving into Canada. Social, emotional and practical support is offered to each guest of the Matthew House to deal with experienced trauma and the challenges ahead. The Matthew House's main goal is to prevent homelessness for refugees at the very first point of entry into Canada. The shelter also provides full housing needs to women, men and children in Niagara affected by family breakdowns such as divorce or domestic violence or sexual violence. The staff at Matthew House act as case managers for this at-risk population.
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Serving Ontario
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Office: 613-507-2288
Crisis: 9-1-1
Crisis: 613-544-4229
Crisis: 613-544-6424
234 Concession St, Suite 200
Kingston, ON, K7K 6W6
Kingston, ON, K7K 6W6
Short Description
Counseling sessions will be provided via distance counseling. Open for new intakes and for all current clients. Information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.
Offers counselling for survivors of trauma and abuse
Offers counselling for survivors of trauma and abuse
- provides short-term and long-term therapy
- specialized services and resources for child pornography and prostitution survivors, human trafficking
- Go to Meeting or telephone counselling available for clients who live in other areas or who cannot attend the office
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Serving Ontario
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Office: 613-729-8454
804 Greenbank Road, Second Floor
Ottawa, ON, K2J 1A2
Ottawa, ON, K2J 1A2
Short Description
Professional counselling, consultation and education services
- education services include workshops, training and therapy groups to address identified needs and specific requests
- faith incorporated into the therapeutic process
- anxiety
- depression
- trauma (including emotional, physical, sexual abuse/assault in childhood or more recent, PTSD)
- domestic violence
- sexual addictions and pornography
- decision-making skills
- spiritual/faith issues
- issues related to self-harm
- eating disorders
- bereavement
- mental health challenges
- most other areas
- conflict resolution and communication skills
- healing from trauma as a couple or family
- bereavement issues (including separation/divorce and impact on children)
- forgiveness
- surviving infidelity
- roles in relationships
- challenges of parenting
- blended family issues
- challenges of elderly family members
- adult siblings issues
- most other areas of couple and family intervention
- abuse prevention training
- conferences on special topics (parent-child relationship throughout life cycles, general relationship skills, see website for monthly Education/Seminar topics)
- bereavement
- vicarious trauma and prevention of burnout
- parenting topics
- emotional and spiritual health
- any life concern topics on request
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Serving Ontario
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Office: 1-877-336-2433
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
Short Description
Free, confidential 24-hour support and helpline for French-speaking women in Ontario
- supports and connects survivors of violence to community services
- victims and survivors of violence of any form
- security plan
- information and referral support to local, regional and provincial service providers
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Legal Advice and Assistance Centre Ottawa
Serving Ontario
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Office: 1-855-255-7256
Ottawa Courthouse, 161 Elgin St, 5th Flr, Rm 5027
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2K1
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2K1
Short Description
Free legal advice for low-income people
- approximately 30 minutes per visit
- civil cases only, no family or criminal
- explanation of the claim process (how to start a claim, how to defend a claim, considerations a person should think about before starting a claim, enforcing a judgement, etc.)
- assisting clients in interpreting court rules
- identifying the court forms a person may need
- guiding clients in completing court forms
- providing tip sheets
- identifying strengths and weaknesses of cases
- offering the use of computers and software to help create court forms
- referrals to other legal services
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Serving Ontario
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Office: 613-741-4381
Crisis: 613-741-6433
Short Description
Confidential and empathetic crisis line for anyone needing help, support, and resources.
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Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program
Serving Canada
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Office: 1-800-268-7708
101 Colonel By Dr
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2
Short Description
Short-term councilling services
- assist with resolving many of today's stresses at home and in the work place
- partnership between the Department of National Defence (DND) and Health Canada's Emergency Preparedness and Occupational Health Directorate Employee Assistance Services (EAS)
- available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- bilingual counsellors
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First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
Serving Canada
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Office: 1-855-242-3310
Short Description
National telephone hotline for Indigenous people in Canada who need to speak with counsellors
- focus on mental health issues
- culturally appropriate counselling support and crisis intervention
- information on long-term or follow-up support services
- online chat
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Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement - Health Supports Call Centres
Serving Canada
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Office: 1-888-301-6426
Crisis: 1-866-925-4419
10 Wellington St, Sir Charles Tupper Building, Floor 4C, Mailstop 6604C, Suite 1455
Gatineau, QC, K1A 0H4
Gatineau, QC, K1A 0H4
Short Description
Indian residential schools resolution health support program
- offers professional counseling and emotional support
- cultural support provided by Elders
- assistance with the cost of transportation
- immediate and culturally appropriate counseling supports to former students that are experiencing distress
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Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement
Serving Canada
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Office: 1-800-567-9604
10 Wellington St, Sir Charles Tupper Building, Floor 4C, Mailstop 6604C, Suite 1455
Gatineau, QC, K1A 0H4
Gatineau, QC, K1A 0H4
Short Description
Programs include:
Residential School Information Line, 1-866-879-4913
Residential School Information Line, 1-866-879-4913
- basic information about IAP, ADR and CEP programs
- Mon-Sun 8 am-11 pm
- will mail out application kits
- confirms receipt of IAP applications
- general information and inquiries regarding status of application
- Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm
- will answer specific inquiries about the status of an application for reconsideration, an application for National Administration Committee appeal, an application for a court appeal
- provides claimants and counsel with status updates in regards to specific claims
- Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm
- responds to a broad range of questions related to the IAP
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Legal Clinic
Serving Ontario
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Office: 416-533-8545
2141 Jane St, 2nd Fl
Toronto, ON, M3M 1A2
Toronto, ON, M3M 1A2
Short Description
COVID19 -- full-time in-person services have resumed. Call 416-533-8545 or email [email protected] to connect; appointment only - no drop-in services
Deals primarily with employment rights, human rights, immigration, social assistance, refugees, tenant issues, Employment Insurance (EI) and law reform
Funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Deals primarily with employment rights, human rights, immigration, social assistance, refugees, tenant issues, Employment Insurance (EI) and law reform
Funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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CFSO Counselling and Support Programs
Serving Ontario
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Office: 416-979-8299
4051 Gordon Baker Rd, Unit A
Toronto, ON, M1W 2P3
Toronto, ON, M1W 2P3
Short Description
Linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and settlement services for individuals and families
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary
Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development
Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary
- consultation for human service providers
- satellite offices (limited hours, by appointment only) in Toronto (602 Queen St W), Markham (5665 14th Ave), Mississauga (720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Unit 2), and Unionville (600 Village Pkwy)
Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development
Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
- group counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training
- computer access
- job search and employment counselling
- assistance in accessing services
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children
- community services information on issues such as housing, legal, financial, health care, immigration, children's services
- settlement support including assistance setting up safety plan, ongoing counselling and support
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Serving Ontario
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Switchboard: 416-813-1500
Patient Inquiry: 416-813-6621
555 University Ave
Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8
Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8
Short Description
COVID19 -- Call main hospital switchboard or visit website to find updates to current screening and visiting policies
Pediatric acute care hospital
SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health (formerly Hincks-Dellcrest Centre), see separate entries
Pediatric acute care hospital
- dental clinic - dental specialist, dental surgeon or physician referral required
- emergency department, see separate entry
- classroom for children with epilepsy in elementary school struggling with school or who learn differently from peers
- psychiatry
- for children who need medical care not available in their own country; see website for specific eligibility
- Herbie Fund: provides financial support for children from around the world requiring treatment not available in their own countries to receive surgical care at SickKids in Toronto
- assessment of possible child abuse and/or neglect
- care and support for children and teenagers who may have been mistreated
- referrals for caregivers/parents
- consultation for medical professionals and community workers regarding child abuse and neglect
- health and advocacy program for children and youth under the age of 18 years who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or may be at risk of experiencing commercial sexual exploitation or trafficking
- coordinated approach to care
SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health (formerly Hincks-Dellcrest Centre), see separate entries
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Legal Aid Ontario, Provincial Head Office
Serving Ontario
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Office: 416-979-1446
20 Dundas St W, Suite 730
Toronto, ON, M5G 2H1
Toronto, ON, M5G 2H1
Short Description
COVID-19 -- offering remote and in-person services, check service updates on www.legalaid.on.ca/news/covid-19-update-on-our-client-services
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Free legal information, advice and other services
Legal Aid Certificates
Duty Counsel
Community Legal Clinics
Family Law Service Centres (FLSC)
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Free legal information, advice and other services
Legal Aid Certificates
- reimburses participating lawyers for services rendered on behalf of client
- client may have to agree to repay all or part of legal fees
- financial assessment required
- only granted for serious legal matters such as criminal, family or immigration and refugee law
Duty Counsel
- provides legal representation for low-income people appearing in court without a lawyer
- advice and information
- criminal, family and tenant cases
- mental health duty counsel for persons living in psychiatric facilities
Community Legal Clinics
- nonprofit independent and specialty legal centres funded by Legal Aid Ontario -- see separate entries
- legal assistance in areas such as housing law, social assistance and other income support programs
- client may be asked to contribute towards disbursements
Family Law Service Centres (FLSC)
- range of legal resources and support for family matters -- see separate entries
- located in Toronto Central, Toronto North, Newmarket, Brampton, Chatham and Sarnia
- Family Law Information Centres (FLICs) -- advice lawyer, located at certain courts
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Serving Ontario
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Office: 416-971-9674
123 Edward St, Suite 505
Toronto, ON, M5G 1E2
Toronto, ON, M5G 1E2
Short Description
Community legal clinic
- deals primarily with immigration, tenant issues, social assistance, employment rights, human rights, poverty law
- most refugee cases referred to Legal Aid
- may provide representation
- summary advice in domestic violence and other family law cases
- community education
- speakers
- law reform
- community advocacy
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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Independent Legal Advice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Program
Serving Ontario
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Office: 1-855-226-3904
Short Description
Provides up to four hours of free legal advice to those who qualify by phone or video chat from one or more lawyers on referral list
- service available anytime after assault has occurred
- Does not provide legal representation
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