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.
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.
Main Street Project supports vulnerable and at-risk residents through various services, such as emergency shelter, food and nutrition services including a weekly food bank, housing support services, withdrawal management services, mobile community outreach, and casework and peer support.
Welcome Place provides a broad and holistic range of settlement services to refugee claimants, privately sponsored refugees, government assisted refugees, immigrants, and their families. Such services include, but are not limited to, assistance with developing an individualized settlement plan, obtaining identification and notarizing documents, making a refugee claim from inside Canada and preparing for immigration hearings, and finding temporary accommodation.
Mediation Services offers an alternative solution to dispute resolution. Mediation Services assists families, workplaces, and neighbours and community members with addressing and resolving conflict without the use of the courts.
Candace House offers a safe and home-like refuge for victims and survivors of violent crimes, as well as the loved ones of victims and survivors, while they navigate the court process. Candace House’s services include victim and survivor support services, relevant resources and referrals, and educational workshops.
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.