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Nokiiwin Tribal Council - Victim Quick Response Program+

Victim Quick Response Program+

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384 Fort William Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 2Z3
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807-474-4230
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Toll-Free: 1-855-436-5447
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Fax: 807-474-4238
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Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours


Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Dec 10, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self-referral

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Registered members of the following First Nations: Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek First Nation (Lake Nipigon Ojibway); Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation (Rocky Bay First Nation); Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation (Sandpoint First Nation); Fort William First Nation; Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation (Gull Bay First Nation); Pic Mobert First Nation; who are victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the direct aftermath of violent crimes

Fees

None

Contacts

Victim Services Social Worker
Cell 807-631-1371 * socialworker@nokiiwin.com

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

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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Last updated: Dec 10, 2024: Suggest an edit
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