Superior North Victim Services - Superior North Victim Services - Marathon - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

Program:

Superior North Victim Services - Marathon - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

Organization:

Superior North Victim Services

Phone Numbers:

807-229-8877

Toll-Free:

1-888-579-2888

Email:

info@snvs.ca

Website:

snvictimservices.wixsite.com/snvswebsite

Address:

Box 1165
Marathon, ON
P0T 2E0

Street
Address:

2 Ontario St
Marathon

Location:

Located in Superior Place Mall on Ontario St
Closest intersection is at Ontario St and Peninsula Rd
Situated beside Canadian Tire Store

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Emergency Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

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:

District of Thunder Bay