Gender based violence – Other help

Legal advice

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO)

Legal Aid Ontario provides legal help for family law problems if you are eligible for their services.

Queen’s Elder Law Clinic

If you live in Napanee or Kingston, Ontario, you can get free legal services from the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic. They offer free legal advice regarding elder abuse and neglect.

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly

The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly gives free legal advice to seniors living on a low income on a variety of issues, including elder abuse.

Private bar lawyers

• Law Society Referral Service offers a free 30 minute consultation with a lawyer.
• JusticeNet is a not-for-profit service offering legal services for reduced fees if your income is too high for legal aid and too low to afford standard legal fees.

Support for people experiencing abuse

Finding Gender Based Violence Services in Ontario

Mulberry provides contact information for a variety of services, including emergency women’s shelters, sexual assault centers, community GBV services and more.