Greenstone Victim Services - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

807-854-4357

Fax:

807-854-0703

Email:

referral@greenstonevictimservices.ca

Website:

www.greenstonevictimservices.ca/

Address:

PO Box 537
Geraldton, ON
P0T 1M0

Street
Address:

1008 Main St
Greenstone

Location:

Located on Main St/Hwy 584 in downtown Geraldton
Closest intersection is at Main St and Clarke Ave W

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Public Contacts:

Courtney Audet - Executive Director
ed@greenstonevictimservices.ca

Service Description:

Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - 24/7 assistance when requested by police or an agency with which the VCAO Program has a protocol

practical assistance needs assessment
referrals to relevant community and government support services
support to assess victim/survivor eligibility and assist them to collect documentation to apply to the VQRP+
safety planning provision of information
enhanced support, particularly for victims/survivors of human trafficking and other vulnerable populations
community support sessions
client follow-up

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- program of last resort providing short-term assistance to victims/survivors to increase immediate safety and lessen the impact of a violent crime by offering

financial assistance for crime scene clean-up, transportation, and counselling services, including traditional Indigenous health services
also offers enhanced supports for victims/survivors of human trafficking, victims/survivors of serious injuries, and families affected by homicide
additional aid may be offered to victims of human trafficking may include storage lockers, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility

Fees:

None

Application:

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

Eligibility / Target Population:

Victims of crime and tragic circumstances; children under 16 years of age require consent/permission from a parent or guardian

VQRP+ -- victims of direct crime, immediate family members, and witnesses of violent crimes who do not have personal, public, or private support for VQRP+ expenses

Applicants must first try to connect with available community resources before applying

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

Caramat, Geraldton, Jellicoe, Longlac, Macdiarmid, Nakina, Orient Bay, Greenstone, Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek, Aroland First Nation, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek, Ginoogaming First Nation, and Long Lake 58 First Nation