Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1876 | Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 22 Sep 2020 |
| Notices | |
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| Public Comments | Wellington County Mobile Legal Service (WellCoMs): * delivery of outreach and legal information in rural communities (May-Oct 2019) * accessible, informal drop in service * dedicated law van staffed by outreach worker and a legal services navigator * Skype consultation available with Legal Clinic lawyers and paralegals * communities include Clifford, Harriston, Palmerston, Drayton, Mount Forest, Arthur, Fergus/Elora, Erin, Hillsburgh, Rockwood, Puslinch * date and location of visits announced in advance * no income or eligibility screening * service is moved indoors in event of inclement weather |
| Contact Information | |
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; legal outreach van ; Wellington County Mobile Legal Service |
| Office Phone | 519-821-2100 |
| Toll Free Phone | Within Wellington County 1-800-628-9205 |
| Fax | 519-821-8192 |
| gwlegalclinic@lao.on.ca | |
| Website | www.gwlegalclinic.ca |
| Description (Site) | Located inside Guelph Community Health Centre |
| Site Location | Guelph-Downtown |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Wyndham St N and Eramosa Rd |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1683 Station Main Guelph, ON N1H 6Z9 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | COVID-19 Update: The Legal Clinic is closed to walk in visitors and is offering full services remotely; if the matter is urgent, call the clinic directly. Free legal advice for low income residents in specific areas of law involving concerns with housing, social assistance, Canada Pension Plan Disability, and Employment Insurance. |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Update: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Legal Clinic is serving the community primarily by phone and email. In person appointments will be scheduled if a caseworker determines it is necessary. The Clinic is closed to walk in visitors. We will respond to your message within 48 business hours. Please indicate if you have any urgent deadlines as messages are screened and triaged and urgent matters are dealt with in priority sequence. Please leave a phone number or an email address. Please consult our website at www.gwlegalclinic.ca for information about services we provide and suggestions as to where you can get legal help. Assists tenants who have issues with their landlord, including: * evictions * rent increases * maintenance and tenant rights issues * rent-geared-to-income housing concerns and reviews Assists recipients who have concerns about their Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program income support including: * eligibility * denial or suspension of benefits * overpayments * assistance applying for OW or ODSP Assists recipients who have been denied Canada Pension Plan - Disability Benefits or Employment Insurance benefits, along with other income maintenance concerns Assists non-unionized workers who have questions about: * rights in the workplace including unpaid wages, leaves of absence, reprisal, termination and severance pay * wrongful dismissal * workplace harassment and discrimination Provides information on consumer protection, including collection agencies, door-to-door sales, etc Referrals given for areas of law that the Legal Clinic does not practice, including family law, criminal law, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board matters, human rights law, traffic offences, and civil litigation issues Legal Health Check-Up: * online check-up to help people living in poverty to identify legal problems and get help * without adequate money to live on, a good home or job, or family, social and health supports, an individual's legal health may be at risk |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-12 pm; 1 pm-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Must meet income criteria for some services |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2002 |
| Funding | Provincial - Legal Aid Ontario |
| Print Material | Public legal education material available |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Community Legal Clinics ; Pension Benefits Assistance ; Tenant Rights Information/Counselling ; Welfare Rights Assistance |
