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Organization:
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Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services - Toronto
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Phone Numbers:
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416-924-4244 ext 21
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Fax:
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416-924-5904
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Address:
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489 College St Suite 205
Toronto, ON
M6G 1A5
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Location:
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Cross street: Bathurst St and College St
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance and office; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Street parking
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Hours:
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Mon-Wed 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm, Thu 9 am-1 pm, Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Rosa Tavares - Office Administrator
416-924-4244 ext. 32 * rosa.tavares@kbcls.clcj.ca
Elsie Dickson - Director of Legal Services
416-924-4244 ext. 29 * elsie.dickson@kbcls.clcj.ca
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Service Description:
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Community legal clinic- provides summary legal advice in income maintenance (CPP, OAS, EI, GAINS) workers rights, tenant rights, immigration, social assistance (OW, ODSP), tenant issues, general administration (notary, commissioner for taking oaths)
- may provide representation
- summary advice/referral in domestic violence cases
- community organizing
- community education
- law reform
- referrals
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Services offered in person, by phone, online (intake) and email
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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: Bloor St W (north) to Lake Ontario (south), Ossington Ave/Strachan Ave (west) to Yonge St (east)
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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Tuesdays
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Area Served:
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East York, Toronto
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Last Updated:
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5/26/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=132581
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