All Legal Services

Kingston Community Legal Clinic a non-profit community legal clinic serving low-income residents of the City of Kingston, Townships of South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands. They provide: legal advice, legal representation, public legal education, and community development, and carries out law reform initiatives. Read more...

The John Howard Society (Kingston) offers a variety of services to individuals who are released from prison including legal assistance and help managing appointments, Bail Verification and Supervision; assistance finding appropriate housing; assistance finding mental health and addictions supports; assistance obtaining Ontario Works, EI or ODSP funding; and may provide referrals to other community supports. Read more...

Carizon Family Violence Project offers services such as: police trained to deal with family violence, personal counselling for adults and children, assistance with developing safety plans, shelters, crisis/medical support for sexual assault, financial counselling, children’s services, support groups, outreach services to the community, legal services, specialized elder abuse services, rural outreach services and specialized programs. Visit the website for more Read more...

Sexual Assault Centre (Women in Crisis 24 hour Helpline) provides counseling and supports to women over 16 who have experienced sexual violence. Referrals to Marianne’s place, long-term counseling, assistance with life issues. Advocacy and support for court proceedings, documentation of abuse, safety planning, interpreters, etc. 24 Hour Crisis Line: 519-836-5710 or 1-800-265-7233 Read more...

Family Court House offers information from Legal Aid lawyers available to those in the Guelph area. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Martha House is a secure and accessible, 40-bed emergency shelter for women and their children who are homeless and fleeing violence and abuse. They offer programs & Services; safe, short-term accommodation for women and their children in private family-style units, safety planning and emergency transportation to the shelter. If needed, they may provide referrals and advocacy for legal, medical, financial, Read more...

Interval House offers emergency shelter and housing for women fleeing domestic abuse in the Hamilton area. They also offer a crisis line (905-387-8881) available 24/7; safety planning and threat assessment; counselling programs; information related to financial stability and employment; legal support referrals; and community referrals. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

The John Howard Society provides direct service to individuals who are involved in the criminal justice system including anger management programs, direct supervision programs, crisis intervention and reintegration programs, parenting and family support, transportation support, employment opportunities, and restorative justice initiatives. Visit the website for more information. Read more...

SLSH offers a 2 residential substance abuse treatment centers for parolees of the Government of Canada as well as some employment opportunities. Visit their website for more information. Read more...