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| Brooklyn Legal Services, Corporation A - Comprehensive Rights Unit |
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| WHO WE ARE |
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| HOW TO GET HELP |
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 To contact this group, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. 718-487-1300
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80 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 |
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To contact this group, VISIT ITS OFFICE at
80 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207 |
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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:
Kings (Brooklyn)
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Covering neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Cypress Hills, East New York, Brownsville, City Line, Starrett City, East Flatbush, Canarsie and Flatlands.
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Languages Spoken: French, Spanish, Creole
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Languages for which interpreters can be provided: In-Office
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Wheelchair Accessible: Y
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| Income Guidelines: |
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Generally, the cutoff is 125% above the poverty Line, with some exceptions for seniors (those over 60). Currently the maximum income is as follows: 1 person household - $12,250, 2 person household - $16,500, 3 person household - $20,750, 4 person household - $25,000, 8 person household - $42,000
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There are exceptions to the income guidelines on a case by case basis.
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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HIV positive
or related to an HIV positive individual
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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- Individual and community group legal representation.
Brief Advice
Pro Se Legal Clinic
Self-Help Materials
Other- Referrals and community legal education.
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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? Imminent eviction or post eviction; imminent court hearing. |
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| Emergency Contact Information: The Automated Voice Mail system directs the caller to the relevant advocate. |
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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| Telephone: | 718-487-1300
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| Fax: | 718-342-1780
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| Web site: | www.bka.org
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