197 Friend Street
Boston, MA 02114
Telephone: 617-371-1234 or 800-323-3205 or 617-371-1228 - Fax: 617-371-1222
Web site: www.gbls.org
Contact:
Front Desk Receptionist
Services:
The front desk receptionist will refer calls to the appropriate staff advocate who will determine whether or not GBLS can assist.
GBLS does not take criminal cases. It provides free legal advice or representation in the following general areas:
- Housing – eviction defense and homelessness;
- Employment – unemployment claims, wage and hour issues, and working conditions;
- Discrimination in training programs or employment;
- Family law – primarily issues of domestic violence;
- Immigration – asylum, undocumented battered women and minors
- Health & Disability – Medicare, Medicaid, Soc. Sec. Disability, other public health insurance programs;
- Elder issues including housing, nursing home issues, Social Security, SSI, elder abuse;
- Asian Outreach Unit offers services to Asians who do not speak English;
- Consumer law.
Service hours:
M - F: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Requirements / Restrictions:
Agency serves residents of Boston and 32 surrounding cities and towns, mostly within Route 128. Complete listing of geographic areas served is on web site. Income limitations (usually restricted to persons with incomes less than 125% of federal poverty guidelines) are applicable.
Languages:
Interpreters are available for non-English speakers.
Transportation:
Accessible by public transportation. Telephone first and intake worker will provide directions.