Health Law Institute

The JRI Health Law Institute (HLI) provides comprehensive legal support for vulnerable individuals facing health challenges. Through our medical-legal partnership model, we deliver trauma-informed services tailored to low-income clients living with or at high risk for specific health conditions. By addressing critical legal barriers, we help stabilize our clients' circumstances, allowing them to prioritize their essential medical care needs.

 

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At a Glance
HLI provides low-income clients with advocacy and direct representation by an attorney on matters relating to basic subsistence needs, including housing, public benefits, and healthcare.

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Serving the Underserved: Closer to Home

Through our program, "Serving the Underserved: Closer to Home," the Health Law Institute provides legal services onsite at collaborating health centers and multi-service agencies in underserved locations throughout western and southeast Massachusetts. This program is partly funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Bar Foundation.


General Intake Contact Information

HLI Intake Line: (857) 399-1910

HLI Intake Email: [email protected]

If you have a question about a specific legal issue or the types of services we offer, please call our general intake line or send us an email. Please note that contacting HLI does not guarantee receiving legal help. The information you email to HLI may not be protected by attorney-client privilege. Please do not send any confidential or sensitive information (e.g., Social Security number or health information) via email.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Referral Information

Referrals are open to anyone.

Let's Connect

Rebekah Provost, Esq.

Program Director

(857) 399-1910
(857) 453-4557

[email protected]

555 Amory Street Suite 2, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Melissa Hurst, Esq.

Senior Staff Attorney

(413) 372-2093
(413) 425-1075

[email protected]

476 Appleton Street, Suite 5, Holyoke, MA 01040

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For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

HLI Intake Line: (857) 399-1910

HLI Intake E-mail: [email protected]

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

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Request More Information
Request More 
Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

HLI Intake Line: (857) 399-1910

HLI Intake E-mail: [email protected]

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

What is your preferred method of communication?


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