The Workers' compensation system can be very complicated and confusing. You don't have to face it alone. If you need help, contact:

	Your Union: If you are a member of a union, call your union representative. Most unions have a staff person who handles Workers' Compensation cases.
	Community legal clinics: Clinics provide free legal help to people with low incomes. Many clinics take Workers' Compensation cases. For a community legal clinic in your area, look under "Legal Aid" in the white pages of your phone book.
	Office of the Worker Advisor: The Office of the Worker Advisor provides free representation to non-unionized injured workers. Beware there may be a long waiting list. For the office nearest you, look under "Labour, Ministry of" in the blue pages of your phone book in the Government of Ontario section. If there isn't a listing in your area, call toll free 1-800-435-8980 or 416-325-8570 in Toronto.
	MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament): Staff at your MPP's office may be able to help you. To find out who your MPP is, call toll free 1-800-677-8683.
	Injured Workers' Groups: To find out if there is an injured workers' group near you, called the Ontario Network of the Injured Workers Groups at 905-662-7128.
	Legal Aid Certificate: This certificate pays all or part of your lawyer's fees. Contact your nearest Legal Aid office to learn whether you qualify. The phone number is listed under "Legal Aid" in the white pages of your telephone book.
	If there isn't a Community Legal Clinic near you and you want help finding a lawyer who handles WCB cases, call the Lawyer Referral Service. They will give you the name of a lawyer who will provide a free 30 minute consultation.

In Toronto, call 416-947-3300

Outside Toronto, call toll-free 1-800-668-7380

TDD line, call 416-603-0663

See also Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO). CLEO is a community legal clinic that produces clear language material for people with low incomes. Main topics include social assistance, landlord and tenant law, refugee and immigration law, workers' compensation, women's issues, family law, employment insurance and human rights. Order printed material online!! Good section on workers' compensation.