Service Name: MEDIATION & LEGAL ASSISTANCE - SCH

Organization Name: SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE

• Description: Legal and Mediation Legal and mediation support is available by appointment.Please check our website and social media for updates.See below for COVID-19 resources for the immigrant community.This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Mediation and Legal Assistance Program provides free and reduced cost legal services in a clinic setting for civil legal matters.All services are available in multiple languages and available on a sliding scale. Sierra Community House will not discriminate against anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, or disability.LEGAL ASSISTANCEWe provide advice sessions or limited scope representation, which will give you the information you need to move forward in resolving your legal issue. We do not provide legal representation in court.We may be able to provide assistance in the following areas: Landlord/tenant disputes Small claims/contract matters Civil harassment restraining orders Family law consultations and referrals Employment disputes Understanding the worker's compensation process Name changes Guardianship and conservatorship matters Public education and discipline issues Immigration screening and services Know Your Rights and Be Prepared education Access and complete court forms Legal referralsIf we cannot provide the assistance you need, we will do our best to refer you to an agency who can.MEDIATIONWe also offer conflict resolution services in the above areas, in which parties discuss their dispute with the assistance of a trained mediator who will assists them in reaching a settlement.Get information on legal services related to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR OUR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY: California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF) Resources: https://www.crlaf.org/coronavirus In particular note that: 1) COVID-19 related care is exempt from Public Charge 2) DACA recipients can apply for unemployment insurance 3) Undocumented workers can apply for disability, worker's compensation and paid family leave Monetary assistance to undocumented workers: https://sierracommunityhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/undocumented-funds.pdf (for more info: https://www.norcalresist.org/) Nationwide resource: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18p9OSlLpSYanIoUC-gEbhVbRMYVUfw4wyrixa9ekGdc/edit#gid=0 Facts regarding health insurance: https://www.nilc.org/issues/health-care/update-on-access-to-health-care-for-immigrants-and-their-families/utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=facebook&utm_term=10759480-68bf-4bd4-addd-3fb7b3ce4857&utm_content=&utm_campaign= TANGIBLE SUPPORT FOR UNDOCUMENTED COMMUNITIES DURING COVID-19: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PxLuuH0-hwHXftUXuEi52Q1qWUDegN8_I1L4ulIFwzk/edit#heading=h.elavs81ij4rw COVID-19 Guidance for Immigrant Californians: https://sierracommunityhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/covid-19-immigrant-guidance-accessible-1.pdf Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Information and Resources for Immigrant Communities in the Central Valley: https://sierracommunityhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SAC-info-for-immigrant-families-CRLAF-COVID-19-Resources.pdf Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights: https://sierracommunityhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Undocumented-Workers-Employment-Rights.pdf---------------------This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.
• Website: https://sierracommunityhouse.org/our-services/mediation-legal-assistance/
• Email: info@sierracommunityhouse.org
• Phone(s): (530) 414-7390, (530) 587-2513, (800) 736-1060
• Hours: INCLINE VILLAGE: Mon-Fri 9am-5pmTRUCKEE HOUSE: Mon, Tue, Thu 8am-4pm and Wed 10am-6pm
• Areas Served:
• Categories:
  • Legal Information Services
  • Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
  • Mediation
  • Legal Counseling
  • Community Legal Clinics
  • Landlord/Tenant Assistance
  • General Legal Aid