California

HIV & AIDS Legal Services Alliance, Inc. (HALSA)

http://www.halsalegal.org

Who We Are

HALSA, Inc. provides direct legal services to low-income, HIV-positive residents of Los Angeles County.  Clients must provide proof of income, residency, and HIV+ diagnosis.  Services include public and private benefits, confidentiality, discrimination, healthcare access, immigration, housing, tax assistance, wills, and powers of attorney.

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by:

Hours
Monday
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
walk-in

Clients can walk in and complete an intake form. Emergency eviction walk-ins are usually accommodated.

Other

Case managers may fax in intake through the Outreach Program.

Phone Number
213-637-1690
Hours
Monday
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Documents

Bring documents related to your issue.

Documents

Bring documents that show income eligibility, HIV+, and proof of county residency (utility bill.)

Appointment

We also have a full-time outreach attorney who sees clients at 24 different sites, at pre-arranged times throughout LA County. If you are registered as a client at an AIDS service organization, contact your case manager about date and time of possible on-site legal clinic.

Who We Serve

Area(s)
  • Los Angeles County
Language(s) Spoken
  • Spanish / Español

any language necessary

Income Guidelines

Income guidelines vary by program area. Callers are screened during the intake process.

Your family's income should be at or below the following percentage of the federal poverty level
125
Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?
YES
Does this organization provides access for the hearing impaired?
YES
Eligibility Restrictions

For help, you must be: Person living with HIV/AIDS

This program does not serve: Related to person living with HIV/AIDS

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
  • Full Legal Representation
  • Self-Help Materials
Description of Services

Legal education and prevention.
Brief services; Counsel and advice.

Emergency Instructions

What is an Emergency? Filing deadlines, deathbed wills, etc.

Call or walk in. If you have an emergency, your appointment will be expedited/given priority if at all possible.

General Contact Information

Address
HIV & AIDS Legal Services Alliance, Inc. (HALSA)
3550 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 750 (map)
Los Angeles , CA 90010
Phone
213-637-1690
Fax
213-637-1694
Website
http://www.halsalegal.org