Victim Services of York Region - Newmarket - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

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Newmarket
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905-953-5363
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Toll-Free: 1-866-876-5423 ext 6790
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Fax: 905-954-1057
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Mon-Sun 24 hours

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Victims of crime and tragic circumstances 16 years and older





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

Fees

None

Contacts

Deb Phillips - Manager, Volunteer Program
8715@yrp.ca

Languages

English ; French ; American Sign Language ; Cantonese ; Dutch ; Farsi ; German ; Italian ; Mandarin ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Ukrainian ; Urdu

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible - call for details

Description of Services:


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+)
Program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available

Assistance with emergency expenses related to the 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 reimbursement made to victims for supports listed above
  • financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims

Traumatic Grief Supports
  • Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 10-week program
  • Homicide Survivor Support Group, open group for those affected by the loss of a loved one
Last updated: Sep 11, 2024: Suggest an edit