HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO)
Record #: MET3562 | Last Full Update: 10 Aug 2020 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 416-340-7790 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-888-705-8889 |
Fax | 416-340-7248 |
talklaw@halco.org | |
Website | www.halco.org |
Agency Information | |
Description (Agency) | Community legal clinic; registered charity |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | COVID19 -- service by phone, no in person meetings or public education activities * intake Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm 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 |
Hours | COVID19 -- service by phone, no in person meetings or public education activities * intake Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm 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, email or write |
Languages | English ; French - some staff speak French ; interpreters for other languages, including phone interpretation |
Fees | None |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
Address & 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 |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Government / Legal |
HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; Legal Education / Information |
Service Categories | Community Legal Clinics ; General Legal Aid ~ AIDS/HIV ; Individual Advocacy ~ AIDS/HIV ; Judicial Advocacy ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Legal Counselling ~ AIDS/HIV ; Legal Information Services ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Legal Representation ~ AIDS/HIV ; Legislative Advocacy ~ AIDS/HIV Issues |