Legal help for health in Latinx and migrant communities
This study tests whether connecting people with a lawyer for urgent legal problems (like unsafe housing or immigration issues) can improve their health. It is open to teens and adults in Latinx and migrant communities who have a health-related legal need.
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Who can take part
- You are 13 years old or older.
- You have a health problem that is made worse by a legal issue (like unsafe housing, trouble getting public benefits, or immigration problems).
- You are willing to join the study and let your health clinic use your medical records for research.
- You do not plan to move away from the area in the next year.
- You are not scheduled to start a prison or jail sentence in the next year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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