How We Can Help You
CLG provides many services to individuals
who meet our financial guidelines. Here
are some of the ways we can help you:
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Calgary Legal Guidance
SOCIAL BENEFITS ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Empowering Lives Through Law
Do you need legal help?
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Provide you with information about
your rights and next steps
Explain different kinds of benefits such
as welfare/social assistance, disability,
medical benefits, and pensions
Explain how to apply for benefits and
help you apply or appeal
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Explain your human rights and options
for protecting your rights
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Connect you to other organizations that
can help
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Provide legal assistance and
representation
Please call our office to find out other
services we provide and how we can help
meet your needs.
CLG staff lawyers and advocates may be able
to help you with your legal problem if:
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You cannot afford a lawyer, and
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You do not qualify for Legal Aid
As a client focused organization, CLG provides
free, confidential, legal representation,
information, advice and advocacy to individuals
in a positive, inclusive and supportive
environment.
How to Contact the CLG Office:
Address:
100, 840 – 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3G2
Phone:
Fax:
403.234.9266
403.234.9299
Email:
Website:
[email protected]
clg.ab.ca
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
@calgarylegal
Calgary Legal Guidance
We all have different abilities but the
same rights.
Bridging the Justice Gap
Social Benefits Advocacy
Program
The Social Benefits Advocacy Program
(SBAP) lawyer and non-lawyer advocate can
help you with questions or concerns or help
you apply for the following benefits and
support resources:
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Assured Income for the Severely
Handicapped (AISH)
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Income Support (Alberta Works)
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Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD)
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Old Age Security (OAS)
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Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
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Adult/Child Health Benefit
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Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB)
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Other Government Benefits
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Human Rights
Assured Income for the
Severely Handicapped (AISH)
We help people with many different types
of benefit programs. Our most frequent
request for help involves assisting people
with the AISH program.
Services Offered
AISH is financial assistance from the
government for people who are 18 years or
older and who have a permanent disability
that, for the most part, limits their ability to
earn a living.
AISH Appeals
We help clients with AISH appeals by
obtaining medical letters from your doctors
to prove your disability is permanent,
severe, and, for the most part, limits your
ability to earn a living.
SBAP provides legal advice, referrals and
representation to people wanting help
with:
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Keeping existing benefits
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Appealing a denial or overpayment
decision
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Preparing for a hearing
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Understanding the law and policies
for benefits
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Connecting with other community
support organizations
In some circumstances, we may be able to
offer additional support by going to the
appeal hearing with you.
To access support or information on the
Social Benefits Advocacy Program please call
403.716.6479 or visit our website at
clg.ab.ca.