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Organization:
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Don Valley Community Legal Services
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Address:
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45 Overlea Blvd Unit 200
Toronto, ON
M4H 1C3
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Street Address:
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Thorncliffe Park Community Hub, 45 Overlea Blvd Unit 200
Toronto
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Location:
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Cross street: Thorncliffe Park Dr and Overlea Blvd
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partly accessible - assistance needed with office door
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Service Description:
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Community legal clinic, provides legal advice and representation in following areas of law:- housing law - eviction prevention, illegal lockout, tenants right and responsibilities; does not assist with tenant and housing application or represent on Above Guideline Increases (AGIs)
- employment law - employment standards, human rights in workplace, wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, Employment Insurance, severance package reviews
- immigration law - permanent resident (PR) applications, work permits, temporary resident permits, PR card and citizenship applications
- income supports - Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Ontario Works (OW), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Canada Disability Benefit (CDP); does not help with filling out applications
Whether or not legal advice or representation is offered depends on factors such as required expertise for legal issue, merits of the case and available resources
Offers limited Document Services for affidavits and notarial true copies
Does not help with but provides referrals related to following areas of law:- abuse and family violence
- criminal law
- debt and consumer rights
- family law
- French language rights
- health and disability
- help from other lawyers and paralegals
- refugee law
- services for victims of crime
- tribunals and courts (in areas of law that clinic does not handle)
- wills and powers of attorney
Funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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Fees:
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None for community legal services; however there may be some costs related to court fees, medical expenses or other costs
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Application:
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Call Intake Line 416-441-1764 ext 1, see website for intake hours https://www.donvalleylegal.ca/contact-us/
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Residents in catchment area who meet financial eligibility guidelines
Residency Requirements: York Mills Rd/401 (north) to Lake Ontario (south), Yonge St (west) to Victoria Park Ave (east)
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Toronto, East York, North York)
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