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Victim Services of Algoma
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
- home safety
- accommodation
- meals
- transportation
- basic necessities
- dependent care costs
- counselling
- traditional Indigenous health services
- cellular phones
- vision care
- dental care
- aids for victims with disabilities
- interpretation services
- crime scene cleanup
- government/medical documents
- funeral expenses
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
- Recruits individuals to provide support to victims
- Provides individuals with specialized training at no cost
- Assist in developing a personalized safety plan for the victim
- Provide information about legal assistance and programs
- Offer referrals to long-term service providers within the community
- Provide temporary practical and emotional support
Comments
- Volunteers receive in-depth and comprehensive training and provide support to victims of crime
- A number of VCAO sites provide support to victims of traumatic events and disasters such as sudden death, fire and natural disasters
- VCAO programs work in partnership with local police and emergency services
- VCAO programs are managed by volunteer community boards of directors
Hours of Operation
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pmService Mon-Sun 24 hours
Eligibility
- Victims of crime and tragic circumstances
- Victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the direct aftermath of violent crimes
- Individuals 18 years of age and over
- Require a valid driver's license
- Undergo mandatory screening
- Available for three 12-hour shifts per month or equivalent
Application Process
Call for information
Fees
None
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Legal Status
(50) Non Profit
Topic(s)
- Abuse / Assault - Child Abuse Services
- Abuse / Assault - Counselling for Abused People
- Abuse / Assault - Crisis Lines for Abused People
- Abuse / Assault - Sexual Assault Support
- Abuse / Assault - Shelter for Abused Women
- Abuse / Assault - Victims of Abuse Support Programs
- Emergency / Crisis - Crisis lines
- Emergency / Crisis - In-Person Crisis Services
- Emergency / Crisis - Victims of Crime Support Programs
- Mental Health / Addictions - In-Person Crisis Services
Agency Information
Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
September 30, 2019
