Community Legal Aid’s HelpLine announces new hours for its toll-free HelpLine.

The new hours are Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The HelpLine number, 1-800-998-9454, remains the same.

Legal Aid’s online application system remains open around the clock. To apply online, visit www.communitylegalaid.org

“Although the hours are reduced, we are hoping that with a larger number of people answering the phones, the wait times will be reduced. We encourage those who have access to the internet to use our online application system which is available at any time of the day or night,” said Executive Director Sara E. Strattan.

About Community Legal Aid

Established in 1952, Community Legal Aid provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families as well as seniors in eight central Northeast Ohio counties: Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne. More information can be found by visiting www.communitylegalaid.org