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| Manhattan Legal Services (formerly Harlem Legal Services, Inc.) - HIV/AIDS Project |
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| WHO WE ARE |
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Manhattan Legal Services provides free legal services in civil matters to
low-income residents of Manhattan who are not able to afford the cost of a
private attorney. The HIV/AIDS Unit provides legal representation, advice
and referrals to people living with HIV and AIDS on a variety of civil
matters. All services are confidential. HIV/AIDS staff is available to
present workshops on legal issues of concern to people living with
HIV/AIDS, their caretakers and service providers.
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| HOW TO GET HELP |
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 To contact this group, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. 212-348-7449, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
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| Location: |
55 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 |
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between Lenox Avenue and 5th Avenue |
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Subway - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or D to 125th Street. Walk west to 55 West 125th. Bus - M100, M101, M2 or M7 |
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Bring proof of HIV status, proof of income, and any other documents related to your legal problem.
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Appointments are usually given within 2 to 3 days. |
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| WHO WE SERVE |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
New York (Manhattan)
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Languages Spoken: Spanish
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Languages for which interpreters can be provided: All.
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Wheelchair Accessible: Y
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Access for the deaf: Written communication.
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| Income Guidelines: |
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Your family's income should be at or below 187.5% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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HIV positive
or related to an HIV positive individual
This program does not serve prisoners
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| TYPE OF HELP |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Full Legal Representation
Brief Advice
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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Emergency Instructions
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| If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases. Most offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. |
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| What is an Emergency? Evictions or homelessness. |
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| Emergency Contact Information: Come into the office and services will be provided. |
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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| Telephone: | (212) 348-7449
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| Fax: | (212) 348-4093
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