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Organization:
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HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO) - Toronto
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Address:
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55 University Ave Suite 1400
Toronto, ON
M5J 2H7
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: University Ave and King St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible automatic main and office entrances; Elevator accessible with tactile buttons; Accessible all gender washroom
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Intake: Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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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
Services by phone, no in-person meetings without an appointment and limited public education activities
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Application:
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Call, drop in by appointment, email or write
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons living with HIV/AIDS in Ontario, case and financial eligibility criteria may apply for legal representation
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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some staff speak French
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