Marathon

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2 Ontario St Suite 11
Marathon
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1-888-579-2888
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Emergency Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours


Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

Application

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

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

Languages

English ; French

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
Last updated: Sep 4, 2024: Suggest an edit