North Peel & Dufferin Community Legal Services
Record #:
BRA1681
Last Modified:
15 Apr 2019
Last Full Update:
15 Apr 2019
Record Details
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MississaugaCommunityLegalServices Website: http://www.northpeeldufferinjustice.ca/ |
| Social Media |   |
Description & Services
| Description | Community legal service * provides summary legal advice and legal representation for low income people in Brampton, Caledon and Dufferin * initial advice by telephone * clients seen by appointment only * assists with problems relating to Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, Canada Pension Plan, residential tenancies, and some immigration matters (but NOT refugee claims) * provides legal education seminars in areas of law specialized by the clinic, and participates in law reform and community development efforts* DOES NOT provide services in family, refugee or criminal law * free service, although clients may be asked to reimburse the legal clinic for disbursements (such as payment for medical reports or filing fees) |
| Hours | Mon – Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Areas Served | Brampton ; Caledon ; Dufferin County |
| Eligibility | Low income individuals |
| Application | Self referral; intakes completed by phone or walk-in; appointment scheduled by caseworker if necessary |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | 24 Queen St E, Ste 601 Brampton, ON L6V 1A3 |
| Intersection | Main St (Hwy 10) and Queen St E |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-455-0160 |
| Fax | 905-455-0832 |
| After Hours Phone | 905-455-0160 Answering machine |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-455-0160 |
| Website | http://www.northpeeldufferinjustice.ca/ |
| Primary Contact | Alison Blackman, Office Manager; Phone: ext 231; Email: blackma@lao.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | Jack Fleming, Executive Director |
Other Details
| Established | 1990 |
| Elections | AGM in June |
| Funding | Funded by Legal Aid Ontario |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Disabilities ; Immigrants ; Landlord and tenant rights ; Legal clinics ; Legal information ; Legal services ; Low income people ; Pensions ; Seniors ; Tenants ; Welfare |