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Manhattan Legal Services (formerly Harlem Legal Services, Inc.) - HIV/AIDS Project
 
WHO WE ARE

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
   To contact this group, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. 646-442-3100 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
 
Location: 1 West 125th Street, 2nd fl, 10027
Cross Streets: between Lenox Avenue and 5th Avenue
Directions: Most subway lines. Buses: M100, M101, M2, M7 and M60.
Bring proof of HIV status, proof of income, and any other documents related to your legal problem.
Appointments are usually given within 2 to 3 days.
 
 
WHO WE SERVE
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Area(s) Served:  New York (Manhattan)
Languages Spoken:  Chinese, Spanish
Languages for which interpreters can be provided: All.
Wheelchair Accessible: Y
Access for the deaf: Written communication.
Income Guidelines: 
  Your family's income should be at or below 200.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
 
Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
  HIV positive
  or related to an HIV positive individual
  This program does not serve prisoners
 
 
TYPE OF HELP
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
 
  Full Legal Representation
  Brief Advice

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
Emergency Instructions
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.
 
What is an Emergency?  Evictions or homelessness.
 
Emergency Contact Information:  Come into the office and services will be provided.
 
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone:(646) 442-3100
Fax:(212) 348-4093
 
Last Updated: 04/21/10
 
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