Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County

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Description
Assists tenants who have issues with their landlord, including:
  • evictions
  • rent increases
  • maintenance and tenant rights issues
  • rent-geared-to-income housing concerns and reviews
Assists recipients who have concerns about their Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program income support including:
  • eligibility
  • denial or suspension of benefits
  • overpayments
  • assistance applying for OW or ODSP
Assists recipients who have been denied Canada Pension Plan - Disability Benefits or Employment Insurance benefits, along with other income maintenance concerns.

Assists non-unionized workers who have questions about:
  • rights in the workplace including unpaid wages, leaves of absence, reprisal, termination and severance pay
  • wrongful dismissal
  • workplace harassment and discrimination
Provides information on consumer protection, including collection agencies, door-to-door sales, etc.

Referrals given for areas of law that the Legal Clinic does not practice, including family law, criminal law, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board matters, human rights law, traffic offences, and civil litigation issues

Legal Health Check-Up:
  • online check-up to help people living in poverty to identify legal problems and get help
  • without adequate money to live on, a good home or job, or family, social and health supports, an individual's legal health may be at risk
Comments
Wellington County Mobile Legal Service (WellCoMs):

  • delivery of outreach and legal information in rural communities (May-Oct 2021)

  • accessible, informal drop in service

  • dedicated law van staffed by outreach worker and a legal services navigator

  • Skype consultation available with Legal Clinic lawyers and paralegals

  • communities include Clifford, Harriston, Palmerston, Drayton, Mount Forest, Arthur, Fergus/Elora, Erin, Hillsburgh, Rockwood, Puslinch

  • date and location of visits announced in advance

  • no income or eligibility screening

  • service is moved indoors in event of inclement weather

Eligibility
Must meet income criteria for some services
Application Process
Call for information
Toll Free
1-800-628-9205 - Within Wellington County
Office
519-821-2100
Fax
519-821-8192
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
Station Main
PO Box 1683
Guelph, ON, N1H 6Z9
Canada
Languages
English, Interpretive Services
Fees
None
Documents Required
Completed applications required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
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211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
December 4, 2023
Address
Guelph Community Health Centre, 176 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 8N9
Cross street: Wyndham St N and Eramosa Rd; Guelph Community Health Centre
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Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 pm; 1 pm-4 pm; closed Mon-Fri 12 noon-1 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Guelph
  • Wellington County
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