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Organization:
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Downsview Community Legal Services
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Phone Numbers:
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416-635-8388
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Fax:
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416-635-6471
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Address:
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Bathurst Finch Hub, 540 Finch Ave W Unit 132
Toronto, ON
M2R 1N7
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Location:
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Cross street: Bathurst St and Finch Ave W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Designated parking at entrance; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Easy access to elevator; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features - lowered buttons; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Hours:
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Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 8:30 am-1 pm, 2 pm-4:30 pm, Wed 8:30 am-1 pm
Intake Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 9 am-4 pm, Wed 9 am-1 pm
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Service Description:
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Community legal clinic- deals primarily with tenant issues, social assistance, Ontario Disability Support Program, pensions, Employment Insurance
- provides advice in workers rights, immigration and family law
- may provide representation
- emergency advice and referrals in domestic violence cases
- community education
- speakers
- law reform
- referrals
- affidavits for Toronto Community Housing Corporation, cooperative housing, child care, Ontario Student Assistance Program
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Satellite office located The Unison Health and Community Services in Lawrence Heights
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Fees:
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None
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Residents in area who meet financial eligibility guidelines
Residency Requirements: Steeles Ave W (north) to North York southern boundary (south), Keele St/Humber River (west) to west side of Yonge St (east)
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Arabic ; Russian ; Sinhalese
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Area Served:
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North York
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Last Updated:
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6/17/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=132475
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