For Appointments Call 619-779-7900
LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES (LMLAS)
People who face discrimination or other rights violations often find it difficult to decide what to do first and where to turn for help.
La Maestra Legal Advocacy Services will advocate on your behalf and will assist you in identifying your rights and options as a survivor.
LMLAS is designed to provide assistance and support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking and other crimes.
The legal advocates do not act as attorneys, but will give you information and referrals that will help you make informed decisions.
4060 Fairmount Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
PH: 619-280-4213
LMLAS: 2nd floor 619-584-1612 ext 3094
La Maestra Legal Advocacy Services (LMLAS) offers not
only free consultations and referrals, but can also
offer you help with:
Finding safe housing (emergency shelter, safe living,
etc.)
Personal safety plans
Translation services
Our unit will connect you to our network of attorneys
and legal resources that can assist you with the
following:
Family lawyers for visitations, custody, divorce,
legal separations, child support, etc.
Free legal services for survivors of crime
Labor related legal issues
Legal services related to housing issues
Consumer Services
Immigration
La Maestra Advocacy Services would appreciate any
assistance. The generosity from the community allows us
to continue give the best quality of care to our
patients, and in turn, to our community.
In regards to certain circumstances, donations of
slightly used or new clothing and shoes would provide
clients with a foundation on which to build their lives
upon. Donations of any kind would be used towards
creating baskets and packages that might include
hygienic items and other basic items necessary for
be-ginning a better and healthier life.
Domestic Violence
Human Trafficking
Sexual Assault
Rape
Elder Abuse
LMLAS works closely with other departments within La
Maestra.
The Family Wellness department and Patient Advocates
provide services that help all patients lead to a happy
and healthier life, and provide mental health services
to children, adults, and adolescents.
They offer help dealing with stress, anxiety, depression,
domestic violence and many other issues revolving around
an individuals mental well-being.
We Provide Assistance For Victims of:
We can also assist you in applying for:
Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO)
Safe At Home Confidential Addresses
Victim Compensation Program (VCP)
There are many ways to contribute to our services. They
include :
Donating your time as a volunteer
Telling a friend about us
Contributing financially
Contact Family Wellness:
4060 Fairmount Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
PH: 619-564-8765 FAX: 619-564-8786
La Maestra’s Medical Eligibility Assistance Unit offers
guidance in applying
for health cover-age through
personal assistance with our Pa-tient Advocates.
Contact Eligibility Assistance Unit:
4060 Fairmount Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
PH: 619– 280-4213 X 3070
PH: 619-280-4213 X 3008 (Pediatric Eligibility)
