HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO)

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Record #: MET3562

Last Full Update: 02 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-340-7790
Toll Free Phone	1-888-705-8889
Fax	416-340-7248
E-Mail	talklaw@halco.org
Website	www.halco.org

Agency Information

Legal Status

(50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	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 Services by phone, no in-person meetings without an appointment and limited public education activities
Hours	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 by appointment, email or write
Languages	French - some staff speak French; Other - interpreters for other languages, including phone interpretation
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	55 University Ave Suite 1400 Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2H7 View Google Map
Intersection	University Ave and King St W
Mailing Address	55 University Ave Suite 1400 Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2H7
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

Agency Overview

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