The Legal Support Center for Advocates (LSCA) has a unique role at Law Services as a legal back-up center for advocates from social service agencies, religious organizations, health care facilities and other community-based agencies.
The Center’s Helpline provides phone support to community advocates so they may effectively assist their clients in welfare, housing, access to health care, disability issues, and other legal matters. This partnership with the community is especially valuable as it enables us to exponentially serve more clients than would be possible with our limited resources for direct legal services. When appropriate, the Center facilitates referrals to one of Law Services many programs.
Law Services’ LSCA also publishes an educational newsletter and an e-news service, Legal Lessons. Interested? Click here to sign up and stay up to date on the most recent changes in law affecting our Long Island community.
LSCA hosts many successful seminars, meetings, and training events each year. Our legal courses help your team become better advocates while navigating various legal issues with clients.
LSCA is a proud partner of United Way of Long Island United Way of Long Island.
Legal Lessons
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May 24th, 2022
May Advocacy Tips and June LSCA Training
April 29th, 2022
April Advocacy Tips and Important Deadlines
March 23, 2022
March Advocacy Tips and Important Deadlines
February 16, 2022
February Advocacy Tips and Important Deadlines
January 7, 2022
New Year Advocacy Tips and Legal Updates
​December 1, 2021
​November 11, 2021
All About Veterans on this Veterans Day
October 19, 2021
Extra Benefits for Those in Need
August 27, 2021
Options for Tenants Facing Eviction
August 16, 2021
Apply Now! Glen Cove Housing Voucher Program open until 5:00pm on 8/18/21
July 23, 2021
Foreclosure Representation Essential to Preserving Housing after Divorce
June 29, 2021
NSLS Celebrates Pride Month with New Services for Transgender Community
​June 22, 2021
Brentwood Library Housing Fair today at 5 pm and more
​May 26, 2021
Legal Lessons: Emergency Rental Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
​May 7, 2021
Emergency Rental Assistance Program to Begin Accepting Applications Soon
​April 19, 2021
NSLS Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month and National Volunteer Week
​April 7, 2021
File a 2020 Tax Return to Claim Full Stimulus Payment
​March 22, 2021
Celebrating Women’s History Month and Social Work Month
​March 15, 2021
Foreclosure Prevention Requires Legal Advocacy
​March 4, 2021
Protecting Homeowners from Tax Lien Foreclosure
​February 13, 2021
NSLS celebrates Black History Month
​January 29, 2021
Project Warmth and Emergency HEAP Season are Open
​January 15, 2021
Unemployment Fraud Hurts Vulnerable People
​January 6, 2021
COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020
​December 21, 2020
Wishing you a healthy, happy and peaceful New Year!
December 14, 2020
What Happens to a Housing Voucher After a Death in the Family?
​December 7, 2020
Managed Long Term Care During the Pandemic
​November 19, 2020
New Materials to Understand the Eviction Process
​November 13, 2020
Nassau Suffolk Law Services Expands Services for Tenants
​November 6, 2020
Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Landlord-Tenant and Medicaid Trainings
​October 28, 2020
Keeping people warm and housed during the pandemic
​October 13, 2020
Consumer Defense Unit protects low-income families from misleading sales tactics
​October 6, 2020
Upcoming Deadlines for Nassau Seniors, Voters, and CARES Act Stimulus
​August 26, 2020
July 29, 2020
Planning for a New School Year
​July 16, 2020
Rental Assistance Available for 2 Weeks Only
​June 8, 2020
Recent Presentations
March 7th, 2024
Insight Into Attaining Student Debt Relief
March 5th, 2024
November 13th, 2023
The Strategic Guide to Tackling Student Debt
September 8th, 2023
Hero’s Guide to Strategic Student Loan Repayment
July 13th, 2023
A Fresh Start: Getting Out of Default on Student Loans
June 8th, 2023
Getting Ready to Unpause: Student Loan Updates and Repayment Options
May 25th, 2023
An Overview of Mental Health Housing on Long Island
April 27th, 2023
Let’s Keep Kids Safe from Bullying: An Introduction to the Dignity for All Students Act
March 30, 2023
Social Security Overview: the Application and Appeal Process
March 2, 2023
Know Your Rights about Consumer Debt and Consumer Protection
December 1, 2022
The Basics of SSI/SSDI Cessation and Overpayment
October 27, 2022
Family Law Basics for Advocates
September 8, 2022
Navigating Special Education in New York
June 9, 2022
April 28, 2022
Accessing Healthcare and Preventing Medical Debt
March 31, 2022
February 9, 2022
Representative Payees, Power of Attorney, and Guardianship Proceedings in New York State
​December 3, 2021
The New Power of Attorney: Form and Substance
​October 22, 2021
2021 Energy Forum for Advocates – Legal Advocacy
​August 18, 2021
Preparing for the End of the Moratorium
​June 24, 2021
​April 23, 2021
​April 9, 2021
Consumer Debt Collection Basics
​January 25, 2020
New York State Eviction Protection Act
​December 11, 2020
Understanding Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care for Families
November 20, 2020
Understanding Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care for Advocates
​October 21, 2020
2020 Energy Forum for Advocates – Legal Advocacy
​September 11, 2020
COVID-19 and Students with Disabilities, a Training for Advocates
Recent News Letters
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​Holiday 2019
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In The Press
February 6th, 2024
Delays in SNAP anti-hunger benefits keep Suffolk’s need waiting, records show
March 27th, 2023
Suffolk has high eviction case rate: Data analysis
March 24, 2022
Rent Aid: Oyster Bay Didn’t Use It, Loses It
January 13, 2022
State reopens rent relief applications in Brookhaven and Babylon
August 27, 2021
Without eviction moratoriums, here are protections tenants still have
August 23, 2021
Foreclosure ban set to expire, but homeowners can still get help
​August 13, 2021
Officials move to reinforce eviction moratoriums after high court ruling
July 27, 2021
Cuomo administration moves to clear logjam of rent relief applications
​May 25, 2021
State to open rent relief applications June 1, Cuomo says
​May 22, 2021
Only a tiny fraction of rental relief has reached LI landlords and tenants, officials say
​April 12, 2021
New rent relief program will cover up to 15 months for eligible tenants
February 12, 2021
COVID-19: Landlord/Tenant Issues
​February 8, 2021
A resource guide for renters, homeowners and landlords
​February 5, 2021
Unpaid landlords say they can’t pay their bills —or get new tenants
​December 31, 2020
21 financial tips for 2021: Experts help you navigate the year ahead
​December 18, 2020
State now accepting COVID Rent Relief applications through Feb. 1
​November 10, 2020
Long Island renters have received a skimpy share of NY rent relief
​November 6, 2020
Free renters’ rights e-clinics planned by Nassau Suffolk Law Services
​October 21, 2020
Nassau County residents can get free online legal consultations
​October 9, 2020
Resources for end-of-life planning, from wills to emergency health plans
​October 2, 2020
Long Islanders are making final plans at a younger age, attorneys say
​September 28, 2020
Mortgage protections expire soon, and distressed homeowners need to be ready
September 28, 2020
Cuomo announces residential tenants will not be evicted until 2021
​September 3, 2020
CDC order halting rent evictions may bolster Long Island renters, nonprofit say
​August 4, 2020
Attorney General Letitia James Announces Funding for Tenant Legal Assistance Program
​March 30, 2020