|
Program:
|
Fort Frances Office - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
|
|
|
Address:
|
334 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1G9
|
Map
|
|
|
|
Location:
|
- Located on Scott St across the street from the RBC Royal Bank
- Closest intersection is at Scott St and Portage Ave
|
|
|
Accessibility:
|
Not Wheelchair Accessible
|
|
|
Hours:
|
Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
|
|
|
Service Description:
|
Provides immediate, short term crisis intervention services to individuals affected by crime and tragedy
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
|
|
|
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
|
|
Area Served:
|
|
Big Grassy River First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nations, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, and Seine River First Nation
|
Map
|
|
|