HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO)

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HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO)

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Record #: MET3562

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 02 Apr 2024

Description

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

Services by phone, no in-person meetings without an appointment and limited public education activities

Service Details

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 by appointment, email or write
Languages	French - some staff speak French; Other - interpreters for other languages, including phone interpretation
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	55 University Ave Suite 1400 Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2H7 View Google Map
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

Contact Information

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
Mailing Address	55 University Ave Suite 1400 Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2H7

Agency Overview

Community Connection / 211 Central East Ontario

199 Campbell Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J9 for walk in or mail

Admin: 705.444.0040 Fax: 705.445.1516

info@communityconnection.ca

www.communityconnection.ca

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Service Categories	Community Legal Services ; Legal Education / Information
Service Category Groups	Government / Legal

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