Emergency / Crisis - Victims of Crime Support Programs

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Timmins and Area Women in Crisis
HER Place

Timmins

www.tawc.ca

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 who are experiencing physical, sexual, emotional, or financial abuse and/or stalking
Manages a crisis support line

Women are provided with:

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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Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General
Northern Region
Victim / Witness Assistance Program

Timmins

The 101 Mall; 38 Pine St N, Suite 129
Timmins, ON, P4N 6K6

http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/

Short Description

COVID19 Update: Court case backlog -- clients may experience difficulties contacting local offices and should leave a message with return phone number; VWAP staff will return voicemail as soon as possible

Provides information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process
Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over

Offers:

Case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions)
Court preparation
Needs assessment
Emotional support
Crisis intervention
Referrals to community agencies

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund

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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Timmins and District Victim Services
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

Timmins

705-360-8700

185 Spruce St S
Timmins, ON, P4N 2M7

www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca

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 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 supportsFinancial support also available for:

victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
parents of child homicide victims
spouses of homicide victims

Volunteers

Recruits individuals to provide support to victims
Provides individuals with specialized training at no cost

Volunteers will:

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

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Ontario Native Women's Association
Trauma-Informed Care Program

Timmins

145 Wilson Ave
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T2

https://www.onwa.ca/

Short Description

Operates a trauma-informed care program for Indigenous women who have been impacted by trauma

Services offered include:

Advocacy
Cultural supports
Holistic services
Land-based therapy
Referrals
Safety planning
Supportive and traditional counselling
Traditional healing

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Timmins and Area Women in Crisis
Family Court Support Program

Timmins

355 Wilson Ave
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7

www.tawc.ca

Short Description

All in-person services have been suspended; services are being provided remotely -- as at March 17, 2020 and until further notice

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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Timmins and Area Women in Crisis
Sexual Assault Centre

Timmins

355 Wilson Ave
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7

www.tawc.ca

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:

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