Community Resources
For a general directory of services available in the London/Middlesex area, including access to COVID-19 resources and information, see Information London https://www.informationlondon.ca/Services/
Resources for Obtaining Legal Advice and Legal Aid:
- Pro Bono Ontario provides 30 minutes of free legal advice on their legal advice hotline for civil matters (no family law or criminal matters), from 9AM to 5PM, Monday to Friday. https://www.probonoontario.org/hotline/
- Legal Line provides legal information (not legal advice) in plain English on 48 major areas of law. https://www.legalline.ca/on
- Information London provides links to criminal justice and legal services. https://www.informationlondon.ca/Services/Other
- Legal Aid Ontario – 1-800-668-8258, 8AM to 5PM, Monday to Friday. https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
- Find a Legal Clinic - https://www.legalaid.on.ca/legal-clinics/
- Neighbourhood Legal Services – a non-profit legal clinic funded by the Ontario Government, which offers legal advice, referrals and representation for low income residents of London and Middlesex County – 519-438-2890, https://nlslm.com/
Housing:
- The London Landlord Tenant Board resolves disputes between residential landlords and tenants and eviction applications filed by non-profit housing co-operatives. https://tribunalsontario.ca/ltb/
- Tenant Duty Counsel provides advice, legal assistance, resources and referrals to unrepresented tenants on the day of their hearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board. Priority is given to tenants facing eviction. https://www.acto.ca/
- Eviction Help: The Tenant-Lawyer Connection Portal - https://www.oba.org/TLCP
- The Housing Mediation Service offers mediation for Western and Fanshawe Students in off-campus housing – mediation.service@uwo.ca and 519-661-3787
Consumer and Business Concerns:
- The Better Business Bureau provides a forum for complaints against businesses as well as resources for business owners – https://www.bbb.org/Canada
Employment:
- Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) supports youth to build their skills, confidence and independence to reach their potential. Youth ages 15-30 in London and Middlesex County are eligible to access YOU support. https://www.you.ca/
- Contact info for support resources: https://www.you.ca/visit-us
- LEADS employment services provides employment support for individuals with disabilities. https://leadsservices.com/ , 1-866-95-LEADS (1-866-955-3237), info2@leadsservices.com
Mental Health and Addictions:
- The ReachOut Hotline is available 24/7 at 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023
- Medical Advice for non-urgent issues – Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
- WOTCH Community Mental Health Services – 519-673-3242
- Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex – 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023
Sexual Violence:
- ANOVA 24/7 Crisis and Support Line at 519-642-3000 or 1-800-265-1576
- Atlohsa Native Family Healing Services, Crisis Line – 519-432-0122 or 1-800-605-7477
