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| South Brooklyn Legal Services - HIV Project |
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| WHO WE ARE |
South Brooklyn Legal Services provides free legal help in civil cases to low-income people living in western and southern Brooklyn. The HIV Project provides free legal help in civil cases to HIV-infected individuals and their families. In addition, the HIV Project trains community-based organizations on legal issues affecting HIV-related persons.
En Español
Servicios Legales del Sur de Brooklyn provee ayuda legal gratuita en casos civiles para personas de bajos ingresos que viven en el oeste y el sur de Brooklyn. El Proyecto VIH proporciona ayuda legal gratuita en casos civiles para personas infectadas con el VIH y sus familias. Además, el Proyecto VIH entrena organizaciones de base comunitaria sobre cuestiones jurídicas que afectan a las personas relacionadas con el VIH.
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| HOW TO GET HELP |
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To contact this group, CALL (718) 237-5546 |
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| | Monday: | | 09:00-05:00 |
| | Tuesday: | | 09:00-05:00 |
| | Wednesday: | | 09:00-05:00 |
| | Thursday: | | 09:00-05:00 |
| | Friday: | | 09:00-05:00 |
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Have papers relating to the problem on hand when you call.
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You can also walk in to the office at 105 Court Street, Brooklyn, during the hours listed above.
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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:
11201, 11203, 11205, 11209, 11210, 11214, 11215, 11217, 11218, 11220, 11223, 11224, 11226, 11228, 11229, 11230, 11231, 11232, 11234, 11238
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Languages Spoken: Signers for the deaf, Spanish
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Languages for which interpreters can be provided: Whenever they are needed.
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Wheelchair Accessible: Y
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Access for the deaf: Relay services 800-421-1220 (voice) and 800-662-1200 (TTY)
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| Income Guidelines: |
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Your family's income should be at or below 125.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
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This program can accept individuals with incomes up to 187.5% of the poverty level if the person has special circumstances such as high medical bills, child care expenses, or other debts.
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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HIV positive
or related to an HIV positive individual
You must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.
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
Self-Help Materials
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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| Telephone: | (718) 237-5546
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| Fax: | (718) 855-4189
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| Web site: | www.sbls.org
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