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Organization:
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Aboriginal Legal Services
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Address:
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211 Yonge St Suite 500
Toronto, ON
M5B 1M4
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Yonge St and Queen St E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washroom
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Community Legal Clinic intake -- Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am-3 pm, other times by appointment
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Service Description:
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Community Legal Clinic 416-408-4041, fax 416-408-1568- deals primarily with landlord and tenant issues, Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP), Canada Pension
Plan Disability (CPPD), human rights, police complaints, criminal injuries compensation, poverty law, Indian Actno criminal or family lawmay provide representationreferrals to lawyers in private practice where appropriatelaw reform and public legal education activitiesfunded by Legal Aid OntarioAboriginal Court Worker Program -- support to those appearing in court- assistance in finding lawyers and contacting family members
- referrals
- available at all criminal courts in Toronto
Community Council Program - criminal diversion program for young and adult Aboriginal offenders charged with a wide variety of offences
- substitutes court appearance with an appearance before community members, with a disposition focusing on culture, tradition and healing
Gladue (Aboriginal Persons) Courts -- support available at Old City Hall, College Park and 1000 Finch Ave W courts
Gladue Writer/Caseworker -- call for information
Giiwedin Anang Council - Aboriginal alternative dispute resolution for families involved in the child welfare system
- family counselling delivered by community Elders and members focus on traditional teachings and Talking Circles
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Application:
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Call or visit website for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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For Aboriginal people (status or non-status), Métis and Inuit
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