Mental Health & Legal Assistance

Legal Aid Services Society Community Partner

Refer and assist people to access Legal Services Society (LSS) representation or brief advice services (e.g., duty counsel, Family LawLINE). Provided by Community Based Victim Services.

Mental Health & Substance Use Consumer, Family & Peer Support Programs

Works to support families and individuals in understanding mental health services and develop initiatives for change. Provides resource information and family and peer support options and works to reduce stigma.

Mental Health and Substance Use Family Support Drop-In Group

Offers support and resources for families of people living with mental health and/or substance use concerns.

Meets 6-8pm on the first and third Wednesday of each month at our Columbia Ave building in Trail.

All are welcome to attend.  This group requires sign up – please contact Lisa Melenka by noon the day before group to sign up.

Click here to download a copy of the poster for this group.  Contact Lisa in the Mental Health and Substance Use program at FAIR’s Columbia Ave office for more information.

Community Law Advocate

Provides advocacy assistance for PWD, Tenancy issues, Canada Pension Plan Disability, Employment Insurance, OAS and Civil Resolution Tribunals . The advocate does not provide legal advice, is not a lawyer and does not cover Family Law, Wills, Estates or Probate.