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Organization:
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Community Legal Services of Ottawa - West Office
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Address:
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1299 Richmond Rd
Ottawa, ON
K2B 7Y4
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Map
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Intersection:
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Richmond Rd and Kichi Zibi Mikan Parkway
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Hours:
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Mon-Wed, Fri 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm * Thu 8:30am-12noon * phones answered Mon-Wed, Fri 9am-12noon, 1pm-4pm * Thu 9am-12noon
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Executives:
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Clarisse Titus - Executive Director
Sylvia Chapman - Director of Legal Services -West location
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Service Description:
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Provides free legal help to low-income people
Specializes in problems involving: social assistance * landlord and tenant law * Canada Pension Plan Disability * Workplace Safety and Insurance Board * public housing * Ontario Works * Ontario Disability Support Program * Immigration law * employment insurance benefits * education on legal matters
Staff members: Give summary advice * act as advocates / representatives for clients * give talks to community groups * outreach to the community
Does not deal with criminal cases or family law
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Fees:
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Repayment of expenses may be required
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Application:
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Call to make an appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Low-income individuals
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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Reception and programs available in French * French legal services available
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