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Victim Services of Kenora & Area

Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario


Description
Office is accessible via appointment only; If you require assistance from Victim Services, you must leave a message with dispatch; non-urgent calls are responded to within one business day
  • 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+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
  • 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
Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes:
  • storage locker
  • tattoo removal
  • treatment at a recovery facility
Note: No direct reimbursement to victims for above supports

Financial support also available for:
  • victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
  • parents of child homicide victims
  • spouses of homicide victims
Comments
For regional services call the toll-free number 1-877-467-2815
Eligibility
  • Victims of crime and tragic circumstances
VQRP+
  • Victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the direct aftermath of violent crimes
Application Process
  • Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self-referral
  • Police and/or Emergency Services can arrange to access services for a client with their consent by calling the toll-free number
Toll Free
1-877-467-2815
Office
807-467-2815
Fax
807-467-8354
After Hours Phone
1-877-467-2815
Web Site
https://victimserviceskenora.ca
Email
info@victimserviceskenora.ca
Mailing Address
PO Box 602
101 Park St Station
Kenora, ON, P9N 3X6
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Beverly Derouard, Executive Director
Email: ed@victimserviceskenora.ca
Fees
None
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
July 20, 2023
Address
St Joseph's Health Centre, 21 Wolsley St S
Kenora, ON, P9N 3W7
Office not currently open to public
  • Located at Wolsley St within the St Joseph's Health Centre
  • Closest intersection is at Wolsley St and Ocean Ave
  • Situated near the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, just past Husky the Muskie

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Hours of Operation
Mon
0000 to 2400
Tue
0000 to 2400
Wed
0000 to 2400
Thu
0000 to 2400
Fri
0000 to 2400
Sat
0000 to 2400
Sun
0000 to 2400

Emergency Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Dalles First Nation
  • Dryden
  • Eagle Lake First Nation
  • Ignace
  • Kenora
  • Kenora, Unorganized
  • Machin
  • Nestor Falls
  • Red Lake
  • Vermilion Bay
  • Wabigoon
  • Wabigoon Lake First Nation
  • Washagamis Bay First Nation
  • Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation