Poverty Law Advocate

Provided by Cowichan Women Against Violence

An advocate supports individuals as they navigate the legal system.
A law advocate is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. and under some circumstances, during the evening or on Saturdays. Appointments are recommended and can be made by calling CWAV.

These are some of the areas that the Advocate can support you with information and navigating systems around:
  • Income SecurityDebt Issues
  • Landlord and Tenancy rights
  • Income Assistance
  • Canada Pension Plan forms
  • Old Age Pension
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Senior's Financial Concerns
  • Worker's Compensation/WorkBC
  • Employment Standards

250-748-7000 ext. 119

Public email: cwav@cwav.org

Website: https://www.cwav.org/poverty-law...

246 Evans Street, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1P8

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

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Availability

Service area: Duncan + show cities

Service area cities: Duncan

Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

If you are requesting clinical access to medical Pathways, please provide the following information via the email above:

  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
  4. In which city/town do you work?
  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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