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Provides varying levels of services ranging from legal advice to representation for the following: 
  • Discrimination because of a criminal record. 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.
  • Discrimination because of an alcohol/drug history. 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.
  • Discrimination for people living with HIV/AIDS. Includes breach of HIV confidentiality or testing rights. Also helps with problems such as health care proxies, living wills, and permanency planning.

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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

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Legal Action Center

Map Marker 1
225 Varick Street
Suite 402
New York NY 10014
Toll Free:
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.

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