Victim Services of Kenora & Area - Kenora - Regional Office

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St Joseph's Health Centre 21 Wolsley St S
Kenora
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807-467-2815
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1-877-467-2815
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Toll-Free: 1-877-467-2815
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Fax: 807-467-8354
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Emergency Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours


Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Application

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

  • Police and/or Emergency Services can arrange to access services for a client with their consent by calling the toll-free number

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Victims of crime and tragic circumstances

VQRP+ -- direct victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the aftermath of violent crimes

Fees

None

Contacts

Beverly Derouard - Executive Director
ed@victimserviceskenora.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available

Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
  • needs assessment
  • safety planning
  • referrals to community services
  • enhanced support for vulnerable victims
  • assistance with applications to VQRP+

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
-- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include 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 and funeral expenses
  • Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal and treatment at a recovery facility
  • No direct reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
  • Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims

Office is accessible via appointment only; If you require assistance from Victim Services, you must leave a message with dispatch; non-urgent calls are responded to within one business day
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024: Suggest an edit