About this Site
Legal Information, Not Advice
This site contains legal information, not legal advice. It is created and hosted by the Durham Community Legal Clinic, a Community Legal Clinic based out of Oshawa.
Legal Representation
Many of the issues that we expect to develop during the pandemic will result in legal issues. If you live in Durham Region and are eligible for our services, please contact us to see if we can assist you further.
Please note that many courts and tribunals are currently suspended for the duration of the pandemic.
Outside of Durham
Although we directly serve residents in Durham Region, there are Community Legal Clinics located across Ontario.
Call the Client Service Centre at 416-979-1446 or toll-free 1-800-668-8258, or visit the Legal Aid Ontario website, to find the Community Legal Clinic closest to you.
Emergency and Crisis Resources
Are you in Crisis?
If you are having difficulty with the COVID-19 pandemic, and feel you need additional supports, please consider calling:
C.A.L.L. (Crisis-Access-Linkage-Line)
905-666-0483 Local
1-800-742-1890 Toll Free
FREE Telephone support is available 24-hours per day, and includes follow-up support, including linkages and referrals to other community supports, such as Durham Mental Health Services.
If you are experiencing a mental health or addictions related crisis:
- Contact your doctor
- Go to the nearest hospital
- Find resources at ConnexOntario
- Call 911 or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
- Crisis Services Canada Call 1-833-456-4566 or Text 45645
The Canadian Mental Health Association also has additional resources.