NLS' drop-in legal centers teach people to access justice for themselves. The Center's professional staff and volunteers help people navigate through the court system, from filling out the appropriate forms, to how and what to say before a judge. The Centers provide assistance with small claims, evictions, family law and other civil litigation. Internet access, computerized court forms and Alternative Dispute Resolution are also available. Please check Contact Us for locations.
ALLIP, a partnership between NLS, Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, and the Legal Aid Society of Orange County was created to address the dearth of legal services utilized by low-income Asian language clients. ALLIP assists monolingual Chinese/Vietnamese clients in the areas of family law, consumer rights, housing, immigration, public benefits and health consumer issues.
VENTANILLA DE SALUD
WORKER'S RIGHTS CENTERS
Health Care for the Uninsured VIDA provides health care assistance and leadership development training to uninsured poor working families in the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys. VIDA strives to eliminate the barriers to health care access for the uninsured and serves as a state and county model. Through VIDA, thousands of children, teenagers, working adults, and senior citizens now can receive affordable, quality health care.
Wage Claims and other Employment Problems Only.
Please check Contact Us for locations.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLINICS
DVCs help victims of abuse free themselves from terror and violence. Under NLS' direction, trained community volunteers and pro bono attorneys run daily clinics in local courthouses. The clinics enable survivors to obtain protective orders to stop the violence and receive community-based services to promote healing, stability and self-sufficiency. NLS is the only agency in Los Angeles County that represents all domestic violence clinic victims in court to obtain restraining orders. NLS operates 4 domestic violence clinics.Please check Contact Us for locations.
Please call Toll Free: 1-800-896-3203
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Free Assistance in English, Spanish, Armenian, Khmer, Mandarin, Vietnamese and a variety of other languages.
Email: hcc@hcc-la.org
For more information, and to download materials visit the HEALTH CONSUMER ALLIANCE WEBSITE AT: www.healthconsumer.org
For technical assistance or help, contact:
The HCC Policy Advocacy Team: Barbara Frankel, Supervising Attorney - 818-834-7572
