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Outreach & Advocacy Program
Free and confidential services assisting with administrative and poverty law related issues. Clients with language or other barriers may also access the service to receive help with applications for benefits, housing, and other support services.
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- Abuse & family violence; Alternatives to court; Employment; Family law; Housing, tenancy & neighbours; Immigrants & refugees; Legal help & lawyers; Pensions, benefits & welfare; Seniors; Taxes & finances; Women
- type of service
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Legal advice, representation or advocacy; Information or self-help; Counselling or support
- location
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Chimo Community Services
Chimo Community Services
- address:
- 120 - 7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5 120 - 7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, BC V6Y3Z5
- phone:
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604-279-7077
Crisis Line: 604-279-7070 (8:00 a.m. to midnight)
Nova House (Women's) Crisis Line: 604-270-4911 (24 hours per day)
- language support:
- Arabic, Cantonese, English, Farsi (Persian), French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Urdu
- hours:
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Covid-19 Notice: All in-person services have been suspended. Phone the main line to talk to staff who will connect you with the advocacy program coordinator.
- service restriction:
- Low income clients are given priority for legal services
Last updated April 22, 2020
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