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The Mass General Brigham Employee Assistance Program is available to assist employees and immediate family household members with referrals to address legal issues.  Below are some resources on a variety of legal topics and information on finding an attorney. Please contact the EAP at 866-724-4327 if you need further assistance in managing a legal issue or concern.

Legal Resources for Mass General Brigham Employees

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Employees, staff and immediate family household members have access to legal resources and free 60-minute sessions with a lawyer. If you have legal concerns or questions about topics, such as housing/home buying, divorce, estate planning, access assistance via the EAP at 866-724-4327, or via AskmyHR.

 

Finding an Attorney

Below are resources for finding a lawyer to speak with directly regarding your legal concerns. If you are a Mass General Brigham employee or family member, call the EAP directly to learn about additional resources for which you are eligible.

Massachusetts

  • Northeast Legal Aid
    Legal assistance for low-income residents on the North Shore
    978-458-1465

New Hampshire

  • New Hampshire Legal Assistance
    Legal aid to address the legal problems that affect daily survival and most basic needs.
    Toll-free phone (all offices): 1-800-562-3174
  • New Hampshire Legal Aid
    Legal Information, Referrals, and Free Assistance
    800-639-5290 or 603-224-3333


Rhode Island

Mediation Services

Mediation is a process in which the parties meet with a mutually selected impartial and neutral person who assists them in the negotiation of their differences. Mediation can sometime represent a less adversarial and less costly alternative to the traditional legal process.

Immigration

The Mass General Brigham EAP is available to assist employees and household members with immigration issues. Below are some common, relevant topics. Please contact the EAP at 866-724-4327 if you need further assistance.

Legal

Legal issues related to immigration can be complicated and intimidating. You may need an attorney to navigate this process. Below there are some helpful resources.

General  


Low Cost & Free Legal Services (based on eligibility)


The organizations below offer a wide range of services, (including legal) for adapting to life in America. Some services are free and others have a fee associated with them.

 

 

 

 

 

  • Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center (RIAC)
    – Boston
    31 Heath Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
    617-238-2430– Lynn
    20 Wheeler Street, suite 401
    Lynn, MA 01902
    617-238-2430– Worcester
    340 Main Street, Suite #965
    Worcester, MA 01608
    508-756-7557

 

Government Immigration Forms and Information

Mass General Brigham Resources

Massachusetts Immigration Agencies

These agencies offer various services including refugee resettlement, English language classes, financial assistance, legal advocacy, referrals for non-citizens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center (RIAC)
    – Boston
    31 Heath Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
    617-238-2430
    – Lynn
    20 Wheeler Street, suite 401
    Lynn, MA 01902
    617-238-2430
    – Worcester

    340 Main Street, Suite #965
    Worcester, MA 01608
    508-756-7557

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