Sioux Lookout - Victim Quick Response Program+

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37 Front St
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1A3
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807-737-7981
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Fax: 807-737-7297
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Service Mon-Sun 24 hours


Office hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Indigenous victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the direct aftermath of violent crimes

Fees

None

Languages

English ; Cree ; Ojibwe

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
Last updated: Jun 26, 2024: Suggest an edit