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Organization:
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Thunder Bay and Area Victim Services - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Address:
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400 Balmoral St Unit 2
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 5G8
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Location:
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Located on the corner of Balmoral St and Cameron St in the mini-mall near ServiceOntario
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Hours:
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Telephone Service Mon-Sun 24 hours
Office hours vary
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Service Description:
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Provides immediate, short term crisis intervention services to individuals affected by crimes 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
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Application:
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Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self-referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Area Served:
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Dorion, Nipigon, Red Rock, Thunder Bay, and Red Rock Indian Band
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