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Benefits Assistance | Community Legal Aid Services

50 South Main Street, Suite 800, Akron Centre Plaza, Akron, OH 44308

Designated Parking|Lowered Elevator Controls|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

- Serves residents of Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. - Gross household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines OR must be an older adult age 60 or over. - Case acceptance is based on a variety of criteria including case type, level of service required, goal of representation, merit and availability of staff. Other criteria may apply based on the details of the case. - Even if a caller does not qualify for agency services, Community Legal Aid is often able to refer callers to another appropriate program.
If possible, callers should collect legal documents related to the case in order to provide information during the screening process.
Legal HelpLine Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am to Noon 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Friday: 9:00am to Noon. Online application system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(877) 401-0088

Voice - voice | Volunteer Information

(330) 535-4191

Voice - voice | For Existing Clients

(866) 584-2350

Voice - voice | General Information

(800) 998-9454

Voice - voice | Legal HelpLine for New Clients

https://www.communitylegalaid.org
[email protected]

Utilizes language interpretation services.

- Call the Legal HelpLine or visit website for more information or to apply for assistance. - If completing online application, applicants must provide a valid phone number where they can be reached. Applicants will be informed about the status of their application and next steps. - Prospective clients go through a brief eligibility screening process. If eligible, clients are scheduled to speak with an attorney who will discuss their problem with them. - Cases needing more than telephone consultation are served at local offices according to case acceptance criteria.

Legal services have no fee, but there may be court costs.

Stark County, Ohio
Trumbull County, Ohio
Mahoning County, Ohio
Wayne County, Ohio
Summit County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio
Columbiana County, Ohio
Medina County, Ohio

Description

Provides assistance for prospective or current public financial assistance recipients who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits to which they are entitled by law under various income support entitlement programs including the following: - Ohio Works First. - Food stamps. - Social Security Disability and SSI. - Medicaid and Medicare. - Unemployment.

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Providing organization

Community Legal Aid Services

Provides free civil legal services and legal advocacy for low income and older adult Ohioans in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. Helps low income and older adults achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through legal representation and the provision of information, advice, and self-help tools.