How do you get help through this program?
- At least 18 years old;
- Living with HIV; and
- Have a history of criminal justice system involvement.
To be eligible for a referral to the H&H MLP advocates, you must enroll in the UCF research study. You might be eligible if you are:
Individuals wishing to participate in the research study will fill out a social needs questionnaire that may identify legal needs. If a legal need is identified, Hope & Help staff will refer the patient to the H&H-MLP advocates.
If you are a patient at Hope & Help and would like to participate in the research study, contact Elizabeth Singh at 407-645-2577, ext 130 to see if you are eligible.
Hope & Help is a not-for-profit health organization and medical clinic offering HIV and STI testing, prevention, and treatment services in Lake, Orange, Osceola, or Seminole counties. For more information on eligibility and to register, contact Hope & Help. You can find them online at https://hopeandhelp.org/
What areas of law does the H&H-MLP help with?
Our advocates assist with applying for public benefits such as Social Security, Medicaid, and SNAP (food stamps). We can also provide advice to those who have been denied benefits.
Click here to view a list of our current public benefits information topics.
Our lawyers provide legal information and representation in evictions, landlord-tenant disagreements, requests for accommodations, housing discrimination cases, subsidized housing issues, unlawful detainers, ejectments, reverse mortgage foreclosures, mortgage foreclosures, and more.
Click here to view a list of our current housing information topics.
We can help those who have creditors harassing them, have been sued by a debt collector, or who have trouble with their credit score.
Click here to view a list of our current consumer law information topics.
In certain situations, we can help those who have a criminal history seal or expunge their criminal record.
Click here for more information about sealing and expungement.