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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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Child Witness Program
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Office: 705-524-9629
260 Cedar St
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 1M7
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 1M7
Short Description
- Provides confidential support services and impartial court preparation for children and youth involved in the criminal justice system as either victims and/or witnesses
- Provides sensitive, informed, and effective assistance to child victims and witnesses to lessen the trauma of communicating evidence in court
- Provides case updates to victims and families
- Provides the victim a tour of the court house
- Educates the victim on courtroom procedures and the role of a witness
- Attends court with the victim
- Refers the child and/or family to other community services, if needed
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Outreach Program
West Nipissing
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Office: 705-753-5571
Short Description
- Provides safety planning to women leaving abusive partners
- Educates women about their rights
- Provides the opportunity to discuss issues surrounding domestic violence in a group setting
- Accompanies individuals to appointments such as court, lawyers offices, police, and the hospital
- Refers individuals to appropriate community services
- Advocates to ensure individuals receive appropriate services
- Offers individual support at the Outreach office, by telephone, or by home visits (if deemed safe for worker)
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Confidential Support Services for Women
Sault Ste Marie (130km)
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Office: 705-253-0049
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
111 Elgin St, Suite 302
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 6L6
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 6L6
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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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
Sault Ste Marie (130km)
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Office: 705-946-6567
123 March St, Suite 204
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2Z5
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2Z5
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 Quick Response Program
Sault Ste Marie (129km)
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Office: 705-945-6905
Crisis: 9-1-1
580 Second Line E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 4K1
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 4K1
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+
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
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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Administration
Sault Ste Marie (129km)
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Office: 705-759-1230
Crisis: 1-877-759-1230
23 Oakland Ave
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2T2
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2T2
Short Description
- Operates a 24-bed emergency shelter for women who have been victims of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and their children
- Operates a 24-hour crisis support phone line and walk-in crisis service
- Offers long-term and crisis counselling for women who have been victims of sexual assault or abuse both current and historic
- Offers educational groups on topics such as self-esteem, self worth, exploring the cycle of violence, healthy relationships, safety planning, housing, and advocacy
- Offers client referrals for counselling and to government services
- Provides community education and awareness on the issues of abuse
- Provides on site child care for women who are residents of the shelter for court dates, doctors appointments, group sessions
- Offers on site child care for non-resident women during group sessions, Call for information on programs offering this service
- Offers parenting support and counselling sessions
- Offers a Family Court Support Worker Program
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Family Court Support Worker Program
Sault Ste Marie (129km)
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Office: 705-759-1230
Crisis: 1-877-759-1230
23 Oakland Ave
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2T2
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2T2
Short Description
- Provides information on the family court process
- Assists in documenting the history of abuse and accessing Legal Aid for family court proceedings
- Offers referrals to specialized services and supports in the community
- Teaches safety planning and assists with the development of safety plans
- Accompanies victims to court proceedings when appropriate
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Confidential Support Services for Women
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Office: 705-670-2517
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
584 Clinton Ave, Suite 103
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 2T2
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 2T2
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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Shelter - Genevra House
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Office: 705-674-2210
370 St Raphael St
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 4K7
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 4K7
Short Description
- Operates an emergency shelter for women who have been victims of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse, and their children
- Supports older women who are escaping abuse from a live-in caregiver
- Operates Brookwood Apartments
- Crisis intervention
- Counselling to women and children
- Referrals to other resources
- Safety planning
- Transitional and housing support
- Family Court Support Worker Program
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Family Court Support Worker Program
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Office: 705-673-4754
370 St Raphael St
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 4K7
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 4K7
Short Description
- Provides information on the family court process
- Assists in documenting the history of abuse and accessing Legal Aid for family court proceedings
- Offers referrals to specialized services and supports in the community
- Teaches safety planning and assists with the development of safety plans
- Accompanies victims to court proceedings when appropriate
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Supportive Counselling Program
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Office: 705-673-4754
370 St Raphael St
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 4K7
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 4K7
Short Description
Provides individual and group counselling
Topics include:
Topics include:
- Empowerment
- Positive solutions to the effects of abuse
- Safety planning
- Stress management
- Strengthening self-esteem and self-confidence
- Well-being for the short and long-term
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Women's Sexual Assault Support Services - Voices for Women
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Office: 705-671-5495
Crisis: 705-675-4760
127 Cedar St, 7th Fl
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1A9
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1A9
Short Description
Voices for Women is providing hybrid services, utilizing in person, telephone or virtual care to support survivors.
Anyone new looking to access services are encouraged to call 705-671-5495 or email VFW@hsnsudbury.ca to make an appointment to book an intake.
Drop in services are not available at this time.
All in person services require that a mask be worn.
Provides community-based, ongoing, longer-term sexual assault counselling and support services for women including:
Anyone new looking to access services are encouraged to call 705-671-5495 or email VFW@hsnsudbury.ca to make an appointment to book an intake.
Drop in services are not available at this time.
All in person services require that a mask be worn.
Provides community-based, ongoing, longer-term sexual assault counselling and support services for women including:
- Crisis intervention
- Individual and group counselling
- Safety planning
- Community outreach
- Court support
- Drop-in resource room
- Information and referral to community resources
- Public education and training
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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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Police Services
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Office: 705-675-9171
Crisis: 9-1-1
190 Brady St
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1C7
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1C7
Short Description
Deals with the prevention of crime, investigation of criminal activities and enforcement of law and order
Victim Assistance Unit
Victim Assistance Unit
- Provides victims and witnesses with support, information, and assistance for victims of domestic assault
- Oversees the operations of the Police Department and sets policies within the limits set by the statutes
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Office: 705-522-6970
190 Brady St, 1st Fl
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1C7
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1C7
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
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
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
Greater Sudbury (127km)
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Office: 705-564-7694
144 Pine St, Unit 206
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1X3
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1X3
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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Family Information Liaison Unit
Greater Sudbury (127km)
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Office: 705-675-1658
161 Applegrove St
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1N2
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1N2
Short Description
Provides family members of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People access to confidential, culturally responsive, trauma-informed and victim-centered assistance
- Supports families by facilitating connections with culturally appropriate referrals and supports
- Facilitates the gathering of case-specific information about police investigations, coroner's reports/reviews, court proceedings or other government processes and provides information to family
- Family Information Liaison Unit (FILU) staff members are of Indigenous ancestry, knowledgeable, culturally competent and responsive to the needs of the family members they serve
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Community and Social Services - Iethinisten:ha Akwesasne Family Wellness Program
Akwesasne First Nation
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Office: 613-937-4322
Crisis line: 1-800-480-4208
Short Description
Domestic violence program:
- 24 hour crisis line
- one-on-one counselling sessions
- intake
- assessments
- case plans
- referrals
- accompaniment to courts
- outreach services to women and men in the community and Cornwall
- six-week residential educational program for women and children who have experienced abuse
- transitional housing units for those who have completed the six-week program
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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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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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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Northeastern Manitoulin And The Islands (71km)
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Office: 705-370-3378
54 Boozeneck 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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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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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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Parry Sound (233km)
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Office: 705-746-4800
3A Beechwood Dr
Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1J2
Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1J2
Short Description
Offers emergency shelter and assistance for women in crisis, abused women and their children. Services and programs are voluntary, free of charge and confidential.
Residential Services include:
Residential Services include:
- emergency Shelter for women
- 24 hours crisis phone line
- crisis intervention
- supportive counselling
- safety planning
- information and referrals
- legal advocacy and accompaniment to court and legal and Crown appointments
- Community Outreach
- Transitional and Housing Support Program
- Children's Voices (a program for children who have been exposed to domestic violence)
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