LEGAL SUPPORT CENTER FOR ADVOCATES (LSCA) | HEMPSTEAD OFFICE
1 Helen Keller Way, 5th Floor, Hempstead, NY 11550
Eligibility
Professional staff of community agencies in Nassau and Suffolk
Hours
Agency requests client call for details
(631) 232-2400
Voice·
Other - Islandia Office; 631-369-1112 Riverhead Office
(516) 292-8100
Voice·
Main
516-292-6529
Fax·
Fax
516-292-8100
Voice·
Main
(516) 292-6529
Fax·
Fax
(631) 232-2489
Fax·
Fax
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Agency requests client call for details
Fees
No charge
Service area
Suffolk County, NY
Nassau County, NY
Provides legal information and referral to professional staff of community agencies in Nassau and Suffolk as a support service for lay advocates, Offers telephone consultation with a paralegal or attorney who provide guidance on a wide range of legal issues including welfare, social security, child support, housing, consumer debt, etc. Publishes newsletter and offers advocate training sessions in Nassau and Suffolk to educate professionals and clients on legal issues.
What's Here
Providing organization
LEGAL SERVICES OF LONG ISLAND (LSLI)
Provides legal assistance in civil (non-criminal) matters to low income persons who meet income guidelines. Concentrates on cases of public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, Social Security, homelessness, evictions, foreclosures, poor housing conditions and disability issues. The main office is in Hempstead (516-292-8100.) Additional offices are in Islandia (631-232-2400) and Riverhead (631-369-1112.) There are volunteer opportunities for pro-bono attorneys and advocates.