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Distance: 500km
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
Elliot Lake
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Office: 705-848-8266
200 Ontario Ave
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 1Y5
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 1Y5
Short Description
Provides information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process
Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:
- services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
- information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
- needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
- crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
- facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
- information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
- facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
- debriefing and follow-up support
Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:
- Travel arrangements and expenses
- Language interpretation
- Real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
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Community Legal Clinic
Elliot Lake
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Office: 705-461-3935
31 Nova Scotia Walk, Suite 300
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 1Y9
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 1Y9
Short Description
- Provides free legal advice and assistance to low income earners
- Offers representation in a court or at a tribunal, such as the Social Benefits Tribunal or the Landlord and Tenant Board
- Assists with preparing documents, such as an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board
- Consumer and Credit/Debt issues
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Employment standards (ESA)
- Old Age Security (OAS)
- Health and disability
- Housing law for tenants
- Human rights
- Immigration law
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Ontario Works (OW)
- Wills and Power of Attorney (POA)
- Completing forms or advocating for seniors
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Confidential Support Services for Women
Elliot Lake
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Office: 705-461-6120
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
31A Manitoba Rd
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2A7
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2A7
Short Description
- A non-profit and charitable organization serving French-speaking women who fight against all forms of violence
- Supports, accompanies and advocates for the autonomy of all Francophone women who have experienced, are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing gender-based violence
- Offers a range of services, including:
- Fem'aide, 24-hour crisis line
- Individual counseling
- Support groups
- Referral to community agencies and services
- Accompaniment to appointments and various meetings
- Public education and awareness campaigns
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Elder Abuse Prevention
Elliot Lake
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Office: 705-848-7181 Ext 2228
70 Spine Rd
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 1X2
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 1X2
Short Description
- Provides awareness through education and referral about elder abuse
- Provides information on how to access resources, support, assistance and protection as needed and requested
- Acts as a multidisciplinary committee with members from health, housing, legal, social services, law enforcement, seniors clubs, palliative care and an Elder Abuse Ontario (formerly Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse - ONPEA) Regional Consultant
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Violence Against Women Support Services
Elliot Lake
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
9 Oakland Blvd, Suite 2
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Short Description
- Provides advocacy and support to women who have been victims of emotional, physical, sexual, verbal, and/or financial abuse
- Offers individual and group counselling
- Community lectures
- Creating Connections
- PAR (Partner Assault Response) program for men
- Partner contact (PAR component for women)
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Female Sexual Assault Program
Elliot Lake
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
9 Oakland Blvd, Suite 2
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Short Description
- Provides advocacy and support to women survivors who have experienced sexual abuse and/or assault
- Offers individual and group counselling services to victims of assault
- Promotes healing and wellness in survivors
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Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Elliot Lake
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
9 Oakland Blvd, Suite 2
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Short Description
- Provides advocacy and support to men who have experienced sexual abuse and/or assault
- Offers confidential counselling services in individual and group settings
- Works in partnership with Thunder Bay Counselling Centre
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Crisis Response Services
Elliot Lake
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
9 Oakland Blvd, Suite 2
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Short Description
- Provides confidential crisis intervention services either by phone or in person at an agreed upon location, such as home, school, or a shelter
- Attends on-site crisis calls with the police as part of the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team when deemed appropriate to provide brief solution counselling and advocacy
- Offers telephone and office follow-up for ongoing support, advocacy and forensic case management
- Works in partnership with Sault Area Hospital
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Impaired Driving Prevention
Elliot Lake
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Office: 1-800-665-6233 Ext 369
Short Description
- Promotes awareness and education on the issue of impaired driving
- Supports victims of impaired driving
- Coordinates annual campaigns such as Project Red Ribbon and Campaign 911
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Women's Shelter
Mississauga First Nation (30km)
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Office: 705-356-7142
Crisis: 705-356-7800
Women's Shelter, 13 Sawmill Rd
Mississauga First Nation, ON, P0R 1B0
Mississauga First Nation, ON, P0R 1B0
Short Description
Operates a short term 10-bed emergency shelter for women who have been victims of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse, and their children
Services provided include:
Transitional Support Services include:
- Provides public education workshops and seminars to raise awareness about the issues and impacts of violence against women and children
- Gratefully accepts donations of money, furniture, lightly used clothing or any household items or appliances
Services provided include:
- 24-hour crisis line
- Advocacy
- Child Support Worker
- Counselling support
- Court accompaniment and referrals
- Emergency transportation
- Referral to community services
- Transition and safety planning
Transitional Support Services include:
- Counselling
- Educational upgrading
- Health and wellness services
- Housing
- Income support
- Job training
- Legal assistance/legal aid
- Parental support
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Counselling and Crisis Response Service
Blind River (31km)
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
1 Industrial Park Rd, Suite 210
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Short Description
Acts as a satellite office, providing community based counselling services by appointment only to individuals in Blind River
Offers the following programs:
Offers the following programs:
- Addiction and Gambling Services for youth, adults and seniors
- Crisis Response Service
- Female Sexual Abuse/Sexual Assault Program
- General Counselling Program
- Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
- Partner Assault Response Program
- Violence Against Women Support Services
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Crisis Response Services
Blind River (31km)
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
1 Industrial Park Rd, Suite 210
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Short Description
- Provides confidential crisis intervention services either by phone or in person at an agreed upon location, such as home, school, or a shelter
- Attends on-site crisis calls with the police as part of the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team when deemed appropriate to provide brief solution counselling and advocacy
- Offers telephone and office follow-up for ongoing support, advocacy and forensic case management
- Works in partnership with Sault Area Hospital
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Female Sexual Assault Program
Blind River (31km)
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
1 Industrial Park Rd, Suite 210
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Short Description
- Provides advocacy and support to women survivors who have experienced sexual abuse and/or assault
- Offers individual and group counselling services to victims of assault
- Promotes healing and wellness in survivors
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Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Blind River (31km)
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
1 Industrial Park Rd, Suite 210
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Short Description
- Provides advocacy and support to men who have experienced sexual abuse and/or assault
- Offers confidential counselling services in individual and group settings
- Works in partnership with Thunder Bay Counselling Centre
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Violence Against Women Support Services
Blind River (31km)
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
1 Industrial Park Rd, Suite 210
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Short Description
- Provides advocacy and support to women who have been victims of emotional, physical, sexual, verbal, and/or financial abuse
- Offers individual and group counselling
- Community lectures
- Creating Connections
- PAR (Partner Assault Response) program for men
- Partner contact (PAR component for women)
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
Gore Bay (54km)
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Office: 705-282-1923
25 Phipps St
Gore Bay, ON, P0P 1H0
Gore Bay, ON, P0P 1H0
Short Description
Provides information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process
Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:
- services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
- information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
- needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
- crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
- facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
- information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
- facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
- debriefing and follow-up support
Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:
- Travel arrangements and expenses
- Language interpretation
- Real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Northeastern Manitoulin And The Islands (71km)
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Office: 705-370-3378
54 Boosneck Rd, Unit 2
Northeastern Manitoulin And The Islands, ON, P0P 1K0
Northeastern Manitoulin And The Islands, ON, P0P 1K0
Short 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+
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
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Justice - Diversion Program
M'Chigeeng (73km)
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Office: 705-377-5307
1110 Highway 551
M'Chigeeng, ON, P0P 1G0
M'Chigeeng, ON, P0P 1G0
Short Description
Acts as a pre/post-charge diversion program that offers culturally appropriate services to help Indigenous people deal with the criminal justice system
- Offers culturally appropriate alternatives upon sentencing before a conviction is entered
- Provides an opportunity for the community member to enter into a mutually agreed Healing Plan which will be taken into consideration upon sentencing
- Elders, band officials, victims and community service providers may assist the community member during the Council process
- Facilitates mediation between the victim and offender to allow each party to be seen, heard and believed in order to repair the harm done to the community
- Attending cultural events, such as ceremony
- Some form of restitution
- Community service hours
- Counselling and/or treatment
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Building Bridges Program
Northeastern Manitoulin and The Islands
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Office: 705-368-3400
Short Description
- Provides group programming to children who have been exposed to violence against women in their homes
- Offers a closed group setting for children to help them understand what has happened, to talk about their fears, and to feel safe again
- Offers a concurrent program when possible, to mothers participating in the program as well
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Women's Shelter
Northeastern Manitoulin and The Islands
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Office: 705-368-3400
Crisis: 705-377-5160
Short Description
Operates a shelter for abused women and their children who have been victims of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse
Provides women with access to:
Provides women with access to:
- Advocacy
- Crisis management
- Safety planning
- Short term counselling
- Rights information
- Transitional support which includes help with housing, employment, financial aid, and court support
- Violence prevention strategies
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Impaired Driving Prevention
Greater Sudbury
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Office: 1-800-665-6233 Ext 262
Short Description
- Promotes awareness and education on the issue of impaired driving
- Supports victims of impaired driving
- Coordinates annual campaigns such as Project Red Ribbon and Campaign 911
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Community Legal Clinic
Greater Sudbury (127km)
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Office: 705-674-3200
40 Elm St, Unit 272, Elm Place
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1S8
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1S8
Short Description
- Provides free legal advice and assistance to low income earners
- Offers representation in a court or at a tribunal, such as the Social Benefits Tribunal or the Landlord and Tenant Board
- Assists with preparing documents, such as an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board
- Employment Insurance
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP and CPP Disability)
- Housing law for tenants and co-op members only
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Ontario Works (OW)
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Support Services
Greater Sudbury (127km)
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Office: 705-673-1916 ext 100
174 Douglas St, Suite 201
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1V8
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1V8
Short Description
- Provides a safe and welcoming space for all women, girls, trans and non-binary individuals who have been impacted by violence and/or difficult life circumstances
- Provides access to supports, resources and services that remove barriers and promote self-esteem
- Offers My Sister's Closet, providing used women's and children's clothing
- Peer Support Work
- Safety Plans
- Self Compassion Program
- Healthy Relationships and Boundaries for Women Program
- Collective Kitchen Program
- Sewing Circle
- Library and computers in Centre
- Domestic Abuse Workshops
- Employment Workshops
- Credit Counselling
- Groceries and Basic Needs (delivery and gift card pick up -- funding dependent)
- Healing and Empowerment Support Group
- Supporting Our Sisters (SOS) Northern Ontario Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance
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Restorative Justice
Greater Sudbury (127km)
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Office: 705-674-1825
238 Elm St, Suite 203
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1V3
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1V3
Short Description
- Provides restorative justice dispute resolution services to resolve the effects of crime and conflict
- Facilitates public education presentations upon request
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Legal Aid Services
Greater Sudbury (127km)
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Office: 705-673-8182
224 Elm St
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1V3
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1V3
Short Description
Provides legal assistance for low-income people
Services include:
Services include:
- Legal representation for eligible clients who appear in court without a lawyer
- Legal aid applications and information over the phone
- Legal resources and referrals to other social assistance agencies
- A certificate program for complex and serious cases
- Criminal
- Domestic violence
- Family
- Wrongful dismissal
- Change of name
- Personal bankruptcy
- Power of attorney
- Money lent to others or money owed to others
- Sponsorship of relatives
- Commercial litigation
- Real estate matters and libel
- Defamation and slander
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