LOW INCOME LEGAL ASSISTANCE | ISLANDIA OFFICE
Legal problems handled involve basic needs such as housing, health care, food and income. Focus is on entitlement programs such as public assistance, Medicaid, food stamps and SSI as well as on housing problems involving evictions, foreclosure and poor housing conditions. Specialized units include Mental Health Law Project, SSI/Disability Advocacy Project, Domestic Violence Project, Pro-Bono Project, HIV Advocacy, disability discrimination, adult home advocacy, veterans. senior citizens, and homecare advocacy.
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Physical Address
1757 Veterans Memorial Highway, Islandia, NY 11749
Hours
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Fax
(516) 292-6529
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Fax
631-232-2489
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Application process
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Fee
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Eligibility
Based on Federal poverty level guidelines or other factors such as immigration status, income, debt, medical expenses, number of dependents. Citizens and documented immigrants.
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Nassau County, NY Suffolk County, NY
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LEGAL SERVICES OF LONG ISLAND (LSLI)
Provides legal assistance in civil (non-criminal) matters to low income persons who meet income guidelines. Concentrates on cases of public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, Social Security, homelessness, evictions, foreclosures, poor housing conditions and disability issues. The main office is in Hempstead (516-292-8100.) Additional offices are in Islandia (631-232-2400) and Riverhead (631-369-1112.) There are volunteer opportunities for pro-bono attorneys and advocates.