Poverty Law Advocacy Program 

The Poverty Law Advocacy services have relocated to the new address so the Poverty Law Advocate can be reached at 250.314.1900 extension 202, fax 250.314.1605

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM:

 

The Poverty Law advocate will provide assistance to people living on low incomes with basic legal problems, questions or concerns about:

 

• Income Assistance
• Residential Tenancy
• Disability Benefits
• Canada Pension Plan
• Debt Related Matters   

 

The Advocate can assist with:

 

· Informal advocacy services by contacting other parties (including government ministries, businesses, and private individuals) to help resolve issues

 

· Formal representation at administrative tribunals and dispute resolution hearings, where appropriate and when available

 

· Public legal education and community liaison

 

Legal information and advice is provided under the supervision of a lawyer.

 

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR:

 

People who live in poverty with immediate legal problems dealing with issues that affect their ability to feed, clothe or house themselves.

 

  

 

HOW TO ACCESS THE PROGRAM:

 

Individuals can self refer or can be referred from another agency as appropriate.

 

Practical support, advocacy and information can be provided to people who live within the Kamloops area by

• phone
• email
• In person  

An advocate is also available to assist individuals residing in the Chase, Ashcroft, Barriere, and Clearwater as necessary.

 

 

 

FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL:

 

Drop in is available; however, it is preferred that the person phone ahead of time and make an appointment.

 

Call:  Ashley @ 250.314.1900 ext. 202  

 

Email: advocate@kamloopsefry

 

 

WHAT IS AN ADVOCATE?    

• An advocate speaks or act in support of human concerns or need
• An advocate stands up for the rights of themselves or others  
• An advocate ensures that peoples voices and stories are heard  
• An advocate encourages and supports individuals to speak or act for themselves
• An advocate acts with, and for, people to help them to resolve difficult issues