Please Note: Services may be impacted in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Please contact any service prior to visiting in person to receive up to date information on changes to their availability (e.g. hours of operation etc.)
Please contact any service prior to visiting in person to receive up to date information on changes to their availability (e.g. hours of operation etc.)
Victim / Witness Assistance Program
Kapuskasing
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Office: 705-337-4330
25 Brunetville Rd, Suite 65
Kapuskasing, ON, P5N 2E9
Kapuskasing, ON, P5N 2E9
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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Shelter and Crisis Line
Kapuskasing
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Office: 705-337-1122
Short Description
- Operates a women's shelter
- Manages a crisis support line
- Provides emergency transportation during a crisis
- An intake assessment to determine appropriate services and referrals
- Assistance with the development of a personal safety plan
- Supportive counselling
- Follow-up after leaving the shelter
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Kapuskasing
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Office: 705-335-8468
29 Byng Ave, Suite 1
Kapuskasing, ON, P5N 1W6
Kapuskasing, ON, P5N 1W6
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 Crisis Assistance Ontario
Hearst (95km)
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Office: 705-372-1933
1101 Front St
Hearst, ON, P0L 1N0
Hearst, ON, P0L 1N0
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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Crisis Intervention
Taykwa Tagamou Nation (107km)
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Office: 705-272-3923
Lot 3, Concession 3, Brower Township
Taykwa Tagamou Nation, ON, P0L 1C0
Taykwa Tagamou Nation, ON, P0L 1C0
Short Description
Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide
Includes the following services:
- Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance
- Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
- Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
- Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
- Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community
- Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategies
Includes the following services:
- Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation
- Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
- Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services
- Spiritual support upon request
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Cochrane (109km)
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Office: 705-272-2598
136B 3rd St
Cochrane, ON, P0L 1C0
Cochrane, ON, P0L 1C0
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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Women's Services for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Cochrane (109km)
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Office: 705-272-4245
233 8th St, Centre de Santé Minto Health Centre
Cochrane, ON, P0L 1C0
Cochrane, ON, P0L 1C0
Short Description
Provides individual and group treatment for women who are survivors of recent or past sexual abuse
Group Therapy
Group Therapy
- Offers a non-threatening group atmosphere of support and healing
- Teaches survivors how to face and overcome the effects of abuse
- Offers referrals to psychiatric clinic and/or other services
- Helps survivors deal with and overcome the effects of sexual abuse and assault
- Offers assertiveness training
- Provides referral to psychiatric clinics
- Consults with doctors
- Offers co-ordination with other social services and community agencies
- Offers assistance with asserting individual rights and accessing other services
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Sexual Assault Centre
Timmins (131km)
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Office: 705-268-8381
Crisis: 1-855-827-7233
355 Wilson Ave
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Short Description
Operates a women's shelter
All in-person services have been suspended; services are being provided remotely -- as at March 17, 2020 and until further notice
Provides a variety of services to women in crisis, including:
All in-person services have been suspended; services are being provided remotely -- as at March 17, 2020 and until further notice
Provides a variety of services to women in crisis, including:
- Sexual Assault Centre
- Provides individual and group counselling and support to women 16 years of age and older who have or are experiencing any form of sexual violence
- A Family Court Support Worker
- A clothing exchange program
- Transitional Housing Support Program
- A 24 hour crisis line
- Crisis counselling for survivors of abuse
- Advocacy and accompaniment services, information on legal and medical procedures and options
- Help with Criminal Injuries Compensation, victim impact statements and court preparation
- Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
- Assistance with immigration services and with getting financial support
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Anti-Human Trafficking Services
Timmins (131km)
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Office: 705-268-8381
Crisis: 1-833-900-1010
355 Wilson Ave
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Short Description
All in-person services have been suspended; services are being provided remotely -- as at March 17, 2020 and until further notice
Provides wrap-around, culturally appropriate supports for victims and survivors of human trafficking including:
Provides wrap-around, culturally appropriate supports for victims and survivors of human trafficking including:
- One-on-one support
- Counselling
- Outreach
- Referrals
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HER Place
Timmins (131km)
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Office: 705-268-8381
Crisis: 705-264-7233
HER Place Women's Shelter
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Short Description
All in-person services have been suspended; services are being provided remotely -- as at March 17, 2020 and until further notice
- Operates an emergency shelter for women and their children
- Manages a 24-hour crisis support line
- Advocacy and referrals to other agencies
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Assistance with custody and child support issues
- Assistance with finding housing
- Assistance with financial support
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Crisis Intervention
Cochrane, Unorganized, North Part (131km)
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Office: 705-463-2155
Crisis: 705-373-2619
1 Shan Way Shoo St
Cochrane, Unorganized, North Part, ON, P0L 1B0
Cochrane, Unorganized, North Part, ON, P0L 1B0
Short Description
Provides crisis intervention services in community crisis situations and to individuals affected by family violence and suicide
- Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance during regular office hours
- Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
- Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
- Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
- Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
- Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services
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Crisis Response Service
Timmins (131km)
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Office: 705-267-2131
Crisis: 705-264-3003
700 Ross Ave E
Timmins, ON, P4N 8P2
Timmins, ON, P4N 8P2
Short Description
- Provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention, referrals and follow-up for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis
- Offers in person assistance to individuals presenting to the emergency department
- Offers a 24-hour crisis line
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
Timmins (132km)
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Office: 705-360-1905
38 Pine St N, Suite 129
Timmins, ON, P4N 6K6
Timmins, ON, P4N 6K6
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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Legal Clinic
Timmins (132km)
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Office: 705-267-0300
3 Pine St S, Suite 202
Timmins, ON, P4N 2J9
Timmins, ON, P4N 2J9
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 Disability and Old Age Security
- Housing law for tenants
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Ontario Works (OW)
- Debt and consumer rights
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Legal Aid Services
Timmins (132km)
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Office: 705-264-9473
3 Pine St S, Suite 201
Timmins, ON, P4N 2J9
Timmins, ON, P4N 2J9
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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Sexual Assault Centre and Shelter
Timmins (132km)
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Office: 705-360-5657
Office: 705-264-1321
OFfice: 1-877-748-8452
330 Second Ave, Suite 206
Timmins, ON, P4N 8A4
Timmins, ON, P4N 8A4
Short Description
- Operates a sexual assault centre and a shelter for women and their children who have been victims of violence
- Provides advocacy and follow-up services where possible
- Crisis intervention
- Emergency Shelter
- Human Trafficking Program
- Individual and group counselling
- Security planning
- Support groups
- Transitional housing and support services
- Child Witness Program
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Transitional Housing Program
Timmins (132km)
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Office: 705-264-1321
330 Second Ave, Suite 206
Timmins, ON, P4N 8A4
Timmins, ON, P4N 8A4
Short Description
Provides a transitional housing program for women and their children who have been victims of violence
Offers:
Offers:
- assistance to find and maintain housing
- safety planning and risk assessment
- transition planning to a life of non-violence
- accompaniment and advocacy and referral services
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Timmins (132km)
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Office: 705-360-8700
Crisis: 1-877-264-4208
185 Spruce St S
Timmins, ON, P4N 2M7
Timmins, ON, P4N 2M7
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
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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Women's Services for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Iroquois Falls (145km)
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Office: 705-258-2212
58A Anson Dr, Family Health Team Building
Iroquois Falls, ON, P0K 1G0
Iroquois Falls, ON, P0K 1G0
Short Description
Provides individual and group treatment for women who are survivors of recent or past sexual abuse
Group Therapy
Group Therapy
- Offers a non-threatening group atmosphere of support and healing
- Teaches survivors how to face and overcome the effects of abuse
- Offers referrals to psychiatric clinic and/or other services
- Helps survivors deal with and overcome the effects of sexual abuse and assault
- Offers assertiveness training
- Provides referral to psychiatric clinics
- Consults with doctors
- Offers co-ordination with other social services and community agencies
- Offers assistance with asserting individual rights and accessing other services
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Women's Services for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Black River-Matheson (173km)
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Office: 705-273-2255
507 8th Ave, Bingham Memorial Hospital
Black River-Matheson, ON, P0K 1N0
Black River-Matheson, ON, P0K 1N0
Short Description
Provides individual and group treatment for women who are survivors of recent or past sexual abuse
Group Therapy
Group Therapy
- Offers a non-threatening group atmosphere of support and healing
- Teaches survivors how to face and overcome the effects of abuse
- Offers referrals to psychiatric clinic and/or other services
- Helps survivors deal with and overcome the effects of sexual abuse and assault
- Offers assertiveness training
- Provides referral to psychiatric clinics
- Consults with doctors
- Offers co-ordination with other social services and community agencies
- Offers assistance with asserting individual rights and accessing other services
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Crisis Team
Brunswick House First Nation (189km)
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Office: 705-864-0174
Crisis: 9-1-1
Band Office, 1 Ojimaw Dr, Hwy 101E
Brunswick House First Nation, ON, P0M 1K0
Brunswick House First Nation, ON, P0M 1K0
Short Description
- Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and in any situation where there is a crisis
- Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance
- Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
- Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
- Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
- Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
- Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services
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Crisis Intervention
Kirkland Lake (225km)
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Office: 705-304-0500
Crisis: 9-1-1
26 Station Rd N
Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3L1
Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3L1
Short Description
- Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and in any situation where there is a crisis
- Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance
- Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
- Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
- Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
- Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
- Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services
- Provides assistance to First Response Team
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Women's Centre - Kirkland Lake - Unpublished
Kirkland Lake
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Office: 705-567-1777
Short Description
- Operates a short term emergency shelter for women and children in need
- Manages a 24-hour crisis line for emotional support and assistance to women and their children
- Offers sexual assault counselling for women over 16
- Provides support for victims of elder abuse
- Provides advocacy and accompaniment
- Holds public education and information sessions
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Kirkland Lake (225km)
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Office: 705-568-2154
Crisis: 1-888-310-1122
145 Government Rd E, Room 310
Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3P4
Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3P4
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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Sexual Assault Centre
Wawa (234km)
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Office: 705-856-7852
31 Algoma St
Wawa, ON, P0S 1K0
Wawa, ON, P0S 1K0
Short Description
Provides the following services to victims of recent and/or historical sexual assaults or sexual abuse:
- Accompaniment of victim to court, hospital or police station
- Advocacy
- Information and referral to resources regarding legal and medical procedures and options
- Counselling
- Public Education
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