Legal Action Center

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• Provides varying levels of services ranging from legal advice to representation for discrimination because of a criminal record, discrimination because of an alcohol/drug history and discrimination for people living with HIV/AIDS.

• Includes assistance finding and correcting mistakes on rap sheets and commercial background checks, certificates of rehabilitation, filing employment discrimination complaints, gathering evidence of rehabilitation, and more.

• Includes assistance for individuals who have who face discrimination for participating in medication-assisted treatment or medication, such as methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), or naltrexone (Vivitrol), to treat their opiate addiction.

• Includes breach of HIV confidentiality or testing rights. Also helps with problems such as health care proxies, living wills, and permanency planning.

Cultural Competency

Language Access

Eligibility: No income requirements or age limits. Includes individuals who have or are affected by HIV/AIDS, individuals with substance use disorders, or individuals with criminal records.

Application Process: Appointment only.

Required Documentation: Call for information.

Fees: No fee for attorneys.

Coverage Note: New York State.

Cultural Competency: Signage and advertising for diverse populations, Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion training for staff, Staff reflects population served

Languages: Spanish- Staff provides service in language offered, Staff provides in-person interpreter, Language line, Materials/literature in language indicated, Website can be translated