Healthy Muslim Families provides assistance on a wide range of topics, such as criminal charges, family law matters, and immigration. Healthy Muslim Families offer free one-on-one 30-minute consultations with a lawyer. Additionally, the organization helps fill out documents like protection orders, child support claims, and Basis of Claim for refugee status. Free interpretation services can be provided with advance notice.
For those appealing a written decision made by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation’s Internal Review Office regarding a bodily injury claim, the Claimant Advisor Office (“CAO”) can assist with filing a notice of appeal with the Automobile Injury Compensation Appeal Commission. The notice of appeal must be filed within 90 days. The Claimant Advisor can provide guidance on the details of the appeal process and evidence needed, carry out investigations and inspections, and represent participants at the appeal hearing. The CAO’s services are free, bilingual, accessible to clients with disabilities, and strictly confidential.
Holistic Ongoing Opportunities Development-Facilitation and Management Services (“HoodFams”) aims to support newcomer youth who are at-risk of being involved with or are currently involved with the justice systema and gangs. With education and mentorship, HoodFams develops an individualized transition plan for participants and helps them identify support systems.
The Community Legal Education Association (“CLEA”) provides legal information to Manitobans that helps them understand and navigate their legal situation. With its Law Phone-In and Lawyer Referral Program, callers can access legal information and advice from staff lawyers, and if appropriate, referrals to law-related agencies and a separate referral to a lawyer on the Lawyer Referral Panel. Additionally, CLEA provides presentations, workshops, and plain language publications on various legal matters.
The Indigenous Court Worker Program of Manitoba (“Court Worker Program”) provides information about the court process to individuals who are in conflict with the law. The Court Worker Program offers support by explaining the court process, a person’s charges and, in some cases, attend court for the person on trial. The Court Worker Program have various offices across Manitoba, including in northern communities.
Independent Living Resource Centre (“ILRC”) gives clients the tools to successfully and independently advocate for themselves. ILRC provides information and guidance on various clients’ rights, including (but not limited to) essential and social services, home care, human rights, and tenant and housing rights.
Infojustice Manitoba facilitates access to justice for French speakers by providing information in French. Infojustice Manitoba provides legal information, support and referrals to relevant legal, government and community organizations. These services are confidential and offered in person or by telephone.
The John Howard Society of Manitoba (“John Howard Society”) works primarily with men, both in institutions and in the community, and helps them address the root causes of crime through supportive education. The John Howard Society offers programs around literacy, bail assessment, supervision and provide parenting and anger management classes.
Legal Aid Manitoba (“LAM”) provides legal assistance to individuals who qualify financially and whose cases have merit. LAM provides services in the following areas: public interest matters, family, immigration and refugee, residential tenancies, child protection, mental health, and criminal matters. LAM’s lawyers regularly travel to more than forty communities surrounding Manitoba’s major cities.
Legal Help Centre (“LHC”) provides free legal information, self-representation support, system navigation, and referrals to resources through its in-person Drop-in Clinic or telephone appointments. To get legal information, summary advice, or a referral at a Drop-In Clinic, clients must not have a lawyer already assisting them with the matter, not qualify for Legal Aid, and meet the financial eligibility guideline. In some instances, clients may receive further assistance with drafting court documents, writing letters, and legal research.