Community Legal Clinic of York Region to open satellite office in Vaughan
Published: June 27, 2017
The Community Legal Clinic of York Region (CLCYR) and the Vaughan Community Health Centre (VCHC) have opened a new office to provide legal aid services to low-income Ontarians in the Vaughan area. This new satellite office, co-located with the Vaughan Community Health Centre, offers legal consultation to visitors and patients of the VCHC every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..
Community Legal Clinic of York Region and Vaughan Community Health Centre are kicking off their new partnership with a grand opening celebration.
| What: | Community Legal Clinic of York Region – Vaughan satellite office grand opening celebration |
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| When: | Thursday, June 29, 2017 10 a.m. to 12 noon |
| Where: | Vaughan Community Health Centre 9401 Jane Street, Unit 106 Vaughan, ON L6A 4H7Google map |
| To attend: | Please call the CLCYR at 905-508-5018 ext. 23 or toll-free at 1-888-365-5226 |
The rationale behind this partnership is the strong link between health and poverty, allowing clients to access legal services and health care simultaneously.
About Community Legal Clinic of York Region
Community Legal Clinic of York Region (CLCYR) does not charge for its services. We are primarily funded through Legal Aid Ontario to assist some of the most marginalized and vulnerable citizens in York Region. CLCYR provides summary advice regarding social assistance programs such as Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, housing, criminal injuries compensation, as well as federal benefits such as Employment Insurance, Old Age Security and the Canada Pension Plan. The team of lawyers and paralegals also provide legal representation before the Social Benefits Tribunal, Landlord Tenant Board, Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and the Social Security Tribunal.
About Vaughan Community Health Centre
The Vaughan Community Health Centre is a not-for-profit, community-governed organization that provides clinical and social services with a primary focus on residents of the City of Vaughan. Specifically, we serve those who are facing barriers accessing health care. Our main focus is youth, seniors and people with mental health and addiction issues. Our services are provided in different languages within a safe, accessible and comfortable environment. They are expanded through collaborations with community-based health and social service organizations.