LEGAL SUPPORT CENTER FOR ADVOCATES (LSCA) | RIVERHEAD OFFICE
400 West Main Street, Suite 300, Riverhead, NY 11901
Eligibility
Hours
Fax - Fax
Fax - Fax
Voice - Main
Voice - Other - Islandia Office; 631-369-1112 Riverhead Office
Voice - Main
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Agency requests client call for details
Fees
No charge
Service area
Suffolk County, NY
Nassau County, NY
Description
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.
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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.