Posted December 1, 20231:10 pm
We provided this update on local events, community updates, and other newsworthy items to our community partners and public officials.
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Even if it's cold and snowy, our Legal Aid calendar remains full of advice clinics and events. We encourage you to circulate this information with your networks and reach out if you have any questions.
Understanding Psychiatric Advanced Directives and Supported Decision Making
Presented in partnership with NAMI Lorain County, this free presentation will examine the current psychiatric advanced directives framework and the overall way mental and cognitive disorders and mental health issues are dealt with in the court system. December 6 at 6:30pm at Amy H. Levin Learning & Conference Center in Lorain. Learn more and register.
Upcoming Legal Clinics
We have free legal advice clinics scheduled throughout our 5-county service area. Those who have questions about civil legal issues are encouraged to come see us at an upcoming clinic:
Saturday, December 9 at Cleveland Public Library Woodland Branch
10:00 – 11:00 AM – No appointment needed.
5806 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland
Tuesday, December 12 at Oberlin Community Services
500 East Lorain Street, Oberlin
Call 440-774-6579 for an appointment.
Tuesday, December 19 at Ashtabula Public Library
4335 Park Avenue, Ashtabula
Call 440-992-2121 for an appointment.
Tuesday, January 9 at Oberlin Community Services
500 East Lorain Street, Oberlin
Call 440-774-6579 for an appointment.
Tuesday, January 9 at Lake County Free Clinic
462 Chardon Street, Painesville
Call 440-352-8686 for an appointment.
Tuesday, January 16 at Ashtabula Public Library
4335 Park Avenue, Ashtabula
Call 440-992-2121 for an appointment.
Saturday, January 20 at Cleveland Public Library Carnegie West Campus
1900 Fulton Road, Cleveland
10:00 – 11:00 AM – No appointment needed.
We’re also continuing to add 2024 clinic dates to our online calendar, so be sure to check our website for the latest.
As always, those who need Legal Aid’s help can apply online 24/7.
To request an outreach/education event or materials for your community group, please email: outreach@lasclev.org.
Thank you – we appreciate your partnership as we strive to extend justice in Northeast Ohio.
Sincerely,
Erik F. Meinhardt
Development & Communications Senior Manager
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Serving Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain counties
lasclev.org
Rights. Dignity. Justice.