Legal Resources

Though legal matters are the concern of adults, they often impact the whole family. The following programs offer legal resources for child and family concerns.

Durham Crisis Response Center

The Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) is the place for anyone in Durham who has experienced domestic, family or sexual violence or human trafficking to find safety and support.

Who is Eligible:

Anyone experiencing domestic violence or sexual violence

Where are services offered?

Durham County

Cost:

Free

All of DCRC’s services are free and confidential.

Services are available in the following language(s): English, Spanish, Uses translation service for other languages

How to initiate or access services:

Call our 24-hour help line 919-403-6562

General Questions: 919-403-9425 or info@durhamcrisisresponse.org

Learn More:

thedcrc.org

JusticeMatters, Inc.

Free trauma-informed legal services in immigration and family law for individuals with a low-income in Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties

Who is Eligible:

Individuals with a low-income who live or have cases in the geographic areas we serve

Where are services offered?

Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties (survivors of human trafficking served statewide)

Cost:

Free

Services are available in the following language(s): English, Spanish

How to initiate or access services:

Call and leave a message at 919-794-7511, ext. 2

Learn More:

justicemattersnc.org

Legal Aid of NC

Free legal services to those with low-income for cases including family law, employment, government benefits, housing, consumer issues and for families who feel their child has been denied access to their educational rights.

Who is Eligible:

Low-income North Carolinians needing legal help; Legal Aid of North Carolina screens all applicants to determine if they meet financial and other requirements for service

Where are services offered?

Legal Aid has offices across NC (legalaidnc.org/offices); services start with a phone call or visit to our website.

Cost:

Free

Services are available in the following language(s): English, Spanish, Uses translation service for other languages

How to initiate or access services:

Call the Legal Aid Helpline Toll-Free: 1 (866) 219-5262 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday and 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Monday & Thursday or submit an online application here: legalaidnc.org/get-help/apply-online.

Learn More:

legalaidnc.org