Housing and homelessness in Duncan, British Columbia
CWAV - Poverty Law Advocate
Offered by Cowichan Women Against Violence (CWAV)
In short
Landlord and Tenancy rights. Canada Pension Plan (CPP) forms.
- Hours
- Monday - Friday 9am to 4:30pm and by appointment
- Updated
- This organization's address is confidential and is not published.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Adults, Seniors, Women, Families, Indigenous people, Newcomers and immigrants, 2SLGBTQI+ people, People with disabilities, Men, Veterans, Refugees, Couples, People on a low income; Seniors, Youth, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Indigenous, Women, Men, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, People with disabilities, Couple, Family with children, Children (4-12), Youth (13-24), Older adults (65+)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Money to get by, Safety from harm, Legal help and my rights, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Support with memory, thinking or a disability, Help for my family, My culture and roots, Being who I am, Making my own choices
- Cost and access
- Free
- How to reach
- (250) 606-1288 · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
About this service
These are some of the areas where the Advocate can support you with both information and navigation:
Income Security
Debt Issues
Landlord and Tenancy rights
Income Assistance
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) forms
Old Age Pension
Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
Seniors Financial Concerns
Workers Compensation/WorkBC
Employment Standards
Taxes
Poverty Law Advocate Lia Versaevel is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and under some circumstances, during the evening or on Saturdays. Appointments are recommended.
The Law Foundation encourages Community Involvement, Systemic Advocacy, Research and Public Legal Information. Should your Organization request a speaker for an event or regular meeting, the Law Advocate would be pleased to make arrangements to provide training or information on the area of Poverty Law that is of interest to your group. Evening and weekend times are available with a months advance notice.
When is it open?
CWAV - Poverty Law Advocate is open Monday - Friday 9am to 4:30pm and by appointment.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 606-1288, or use the website.
- Phone
- (250) 606-1288
- Website
- https://povertylawadvocate.ca/
Listed in Duncan, British Columbia.