Poverty Law Program


Wachiay’s Advocacy Program provides information, referrals, advice and full representation in selected cases to people of limited means including: ​Access to benefits such as income assistance, PWD and CPP disability benefits, Guaranteed Income Supplement, SAFER and more. Tenancy issues including eviction, damage deposits, rent increases and tenants’ rights. Debt including debt collection and harassment. Human Rights


topic
Aboriginal; Debt; Housing, tenancy & neighbours; Pensions, benefits & welfare; Rights & citizenship; Taxes & finances
type of service
Legal advice, representation or advocacy; Information or self-help

location

Wachiay Friendship Centre Wachiay Friendship Centre

address:
1625 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 3A6 1625 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N3A6
phone:
250-225-0306
language support:
English
hours:
9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Fridays Closed between 12 pm - 1pm. Call 778-225-0306 to schedule an appointment. Covid-19 Notice: Centre is closed until further notice. Contact the Poverty Law Advocate at 778-225-0306, or emailing shane.c@wachiay.org.
service restriction:
Wachiay invites all peoples to attend our facility and services. Our advocacy services are designated to support persons of modest incomes in the Comox Valley: in concerns regarding tenancy, we do not represent landlords.

Last updated April 15, 2020

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