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| Alternate Name |
HALCO ; HIV and AIDs Legal Clinic ; Ontario AIDS Legal Clinic ; Ontario HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic |
| Legal Name |
HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario |
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| Located In Community |
Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map |
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| Intersection |
University Ave and King St W |
| Physical Access |
Wheelchair accessible automatic main and office entrances; Elevator accessible with tactile buttons; Accessible all gender washroom |
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| Description (Service) |
Community legal clinic * advice, representation, referrals, advocacy * areas of law include privacy, social assistance, immigration, housing/tenant, pensions, Employment Insurance (EI), private insurance benefits, health, criminal, prison (HIV-related), human rights, substitute decision making and powers of attorney * community legal education speakers and publications * law reform and test case litigation * funded by Legal Aid Ontario, AIDS Bureau (Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care), foundations and donors * also known as HALCO |
| Hours |
Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Intake -- Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served |
Ontario |
| Boundaries |
Ontario |
| Eligibility |
Persons living with HIV/AIDS in Ontario * case and financial eligibility criteria may apply for legal representation |
| Application |
Call, drop in, email or write |
| Languages |
English ; interpreters for other languages, including phone interpretation |
| Fees |
None |
| Service Categories |
Community Legal Clinics ; General Legal Aid ~ AIDS/HIV ; Individual Advocacy ~ AIDS/HIV ; Judicial Advocacy ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Legal Counselling ~ AIDS/HIV ; Legal Information Services ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Legal Representation ~ AIDS/HIV ; Legislative Advocacy ~ AIDS/HIV Issues |
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| Office Phone |
416-340-7790 |
| Toll Free Phone |
1-888-705-8889 |
| Fax |
416-340-7248 |
| E-Mail |
talklaw@halco.org |
| Website |
www.halco.org |
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