Medical-Legal Community Partnership
The MLCP embeds legal advocates into health centers to support medical care and help address socio-legal need, things like medical insurance, housing stability, and income support.
Meeting these basic needs strengthens medical care and communities.
Our Partners
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Centers
Our original partner from 2013, the MLCP is currently in Health Centers #3, #4, #6, and #10.
Esperanza Health Centers
Our partnership with EHC focuses on providing legal care to folks recovering from substance use disorder.
Delaware Valley Community Health
Our partnership at DVCH provides care to high-risk patients and folks recovering from substance use disorder.
Einstein Medical Center
Our partnership with Einstein Medical Center marks our first partnership focusing on pediatric health
Legal Aid as Harm Reduction
Legal aid that supports housing stability, food security, and access to economic support can make a huge impact to folks recovering from Substance Use Disorder.
Check out our blog to learn more!
Resources for Navigating the Legal System
Health and Home
We all need to lean on others when times get tough. At the Medical-Legal Community Partnership, we know that family units can provide care and support during uncertain times, and are fighting to keep families healthy and united during COVID-19.