Victim Services of Kenora & Area - Kenora

For regional services call the toll-free number 1-877-467-2815

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

807-467-2815

Toll-Free:

1-877-467-2815

After Hours:

1-877-467-2815

Fax:

807-467-8354

Email:

info@victimserviceskenora.ca

Website:

victimserviceskenora.ca

Address:

c/o c/o Sunset Area VCARS
PO Box 602 101 Park St Stn
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X6

Street
Address:

St Joseph's Health Centre 21 Wolsley St S
Kenora

Location:

Located at Wolsley St within the St Joseph's Health Centre
Closest intersection is at Wolsley St and Ocean Ave
Situated near the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, just past Husky the Muskie

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Emergency Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm - by appointment only

Public Contacts:

Beverly Derouard - Executive Director
ed@victimserviceskenora.ca

Service Description:

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
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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+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible 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 reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims

Office is accessible via appointment only; If you require assistance from Victim Services, you must leave a message with dispatch; non-urgent calls are responded to within one business day

Fees:

None

Application:

Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self-referral
Police and/or Emergency Services can arrange to access services for a client with their consent by calling the toll-free number

Eligibility / Target Population:

Victims of crime and tragic circumstances

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

Languages:

English

Area Served:

District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern