Advocacy Centre for the Elderly

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Record #: MET4698

Last Full Update: 27 May 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-598-2656
Toll Free Phone	1-855-598-2656
Fax	416-598-7924
E-Mail	info@ace.clcj.ca
Website	www.acelaw.ca
Social Media	X (Twitter), YouTube

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Community legal clinic summary legal advice, brief legal services, referrals and legal representation in cases involving issues of particular importance to seniors, such as health care consent and advance care planning, long term care homes, home care, retirement homes, hospital admittance, detention and discharge issues, elder abuse, consumer protection, pensions and income assistance in dealing with government offices workshops and public legal education programs law reform confidential funded by Legal Aid Ontario Does not prepare wills or power of attorney documents or give advice on estate administration, real estate, criminal law or family law matters
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Intake for New Inquiries -- Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-12 pm, 2 pm-4 pm
Areas Served	Ontario
Eligibility	Persons 60 years and older who meet financial or case eligibility guidelines guidelines not considered when only summary advice and referrals provided
Application	Call for information
Languages	Other - interpreters available by appointment for other languages
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	55 University Ave Suite 1500 Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2H7
Mailing Address	55 University Ave Suite 1500 Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2H7
Physical Access	Underground parking for fee - garage entrance from Wellington St W ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading	Community Legal Services ; Legal Education / Information
Service Categories	Community Legal Clinics ; Elder Law ; Legal Information Services ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues ; Legal Representation ~ Older Adults

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