Court users, especially self-represented persons, often face challenges beyond their legal matters. These challenges, such as mental health issues, unemployment, financial or personal difficulties, can affect their court proceedings or may have contributed to their legal situation. Some useful community resources to address these challenges include:
Refer to the list of community agencies and support services if you need assistance with non-legal matters.
Call a helpline
Helplines offer confidential support and connect you with trained professionals who will help you work through your emotions and find ways forward during difficult times.
Make an appointment at a Family Service Centre
Family Service Centres help you cope with social and emotional challenges through counselling, case management and support services.
Speak to a counsellor
Counselling services offer targeted support and professional guidance to you if you are dealing with challenges such as interpersonal violence, addiction and mental health conditions.
Seek financial support
Social Service Offices help you get finance aid and other support services.
Seek food support
Food support organisations can help you with meals and food supplies if you need help with food.
Seek debt management
Debt management consultancies provide advice and plans to help you manage your debt.
Seek employment support
Employment support centres can help you with career guidance, job matching services and improve your resume and interview skills.