Free Legal Services for Older Adults Expanding in Perth County

Older adults in St. Marys, Perth South and surrounding area now have increased access to free legal information and services offered by the Huron Perth Community Legal Clinic (HPCLC) funded by the Law Foundation of Ontario (LFO).  

Through this expanded initiative, eligible low-income seniors can receive legal help and education on issues that commonly affect older adults, including Powers of Attorney, income supports, age related discrimination, and legal rules for getting homecare. Caregivers and professionals who support older adults may also benefit from educational sessions offered through the program.   

An upcoming information session about Elder Law is planned for Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the Friends of the Library’s Social Night from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the St. Marys Public Library, with additional sessions and appointments anticipated later this summer.  

In addition to one-on-one legal assistance, the clinic offers public presentations and information sessions on seniors’ legal issues. The services are delivered by experienced staff lawyers and legal workers as part of a provincially funded seniors’ legal program, designed to improve access to justice for older adults living on fixed or limited incomes.  

Older adults, their caregivers, and people who work with older adults can call the HPCLC at 1-866-867-1027 for more information.  

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Contact 
Jamie Hildebrand, Executive Director   
Huron Perth Community Legal Clinic | jamie.hildebrand@hpclc.clcj.ca