Outreach Legal Advocate
The primary goal of this program is to ensure quality service delivery of legal advocacy for anyone needing assistance. If we can't help you with your legal issue, we will support you in connecting with the local Legal Aid office.
We also serve the community by:
- Providing free legal information
- Hosting seminars and workshops for the community on legal issues and the law
- Providing access to booklets and pamphlets regarding a wide range of legal issues and rights
When you come to our office for legal assistance, you will complete an intake form and be interviewed by our Outreach Legal Advocate. Depending on your legal concern, we will:
- Give you legal information, or
- Help you complete a Legal Aid application, or
- Refer you to another agency that can help you
In certain circumstances, if you are physically unable to come to the Center, our Advocate may be able to come to your home. This will be assessed individually.
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00pm - call to book an appointment or to find out when the drop-in times are.
Telephone: 250-723-8281 or 1-888-723-7232 (toll-free)
Areas covered by the OLA program:
- Income Security Program: BCEA/Welfare, Persons With Disabilities, OAS/GIS applications, CPP & Disability applications, EI, WCB information
- Housing: Landlord/Tenants Dispute resolution hearings, eviction notices, repairs, SAFER/RAP applications, BC Housing & M'akola Housing applications
- Family Law: Information relating to child support or family maintenance, etc.
- Other issues may include: Info on criminal law, credit/debit law and personal bankruptcy, native Law info, mental health legal issues and refugee claims/immigration law. Make appropriate referrals when additional legal advice is needed.
If you are not sure you have a legal problem, call our office and ask us. If your problem does not fall into one of the areas listed above, we can provide some suggestions that might help you solve your problem without a lawyer.
We also serve the community by:
- Providing free legal information
- Hosting seminars and workshops for the community on legal issues and the law
- Providing access to booklets and pamphlets regarding a wide range of legal issues and rights
When you come to our office for legal assistance, you will complete an intake form and be interviewed by our Outreach Legal Advocate. Depending on your legal concern, we will:
- Give you legal information, or
- Help you complete a Legal Aid application, or
- Refer you to another agency that can help you
In certain circumstances, if you are physically unable to come to the Center, our Advocate may be able to come to your home. This will be assessed individually.
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00pm - call to book an appointment or to find out when the drop-in times are.
Telephone: 250-723-8281 or 1-888-723-7232 (toll-free)
Areas covered by the OLA program:
- Income Security Program: BCEA/Welfare, Persons With Disabilities, OAS/GIS applications, CPP & Disability applications, EI, WCB information
- Housing: Landlord/Tenants Dispute resolution hearings, eviction notices, repairs, SAFER/RAP applications, BC Housing & M'akola Housing applications
- Family Law: Information relating to child support or family maintenance, etc.
- Other issues may include: Info on criminal law, credit/debit law and personal bankruptcy, native Law info, mental health legal issues and refugee claims/immigration law. Make appropriate referrals when additional legal advice is needed.
If you are not sure you have a legal problem, call our office and ask us. If your problem does not fall into one of the areas listed above, we can provide some suggestions that might help you solve your problem without a lawyer.
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
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Eligibility
-Your problem is covered by the Legal Aid rules, and
-You have no other way of getting legal help,
-Your income is below the limit in the Legal Aid rules.
If your income is above the limit, you may have to help pay for your lawyer. The amount you have to pay is based on your income.
-You have no other way of getting legal help,
-Your income is below the limit in the Legal Aid rules.
If your income is above the limit, you may have to help pay for your lawyer. The amount you have to pay is based on your income.
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