Thunder Bay and Area Victim Services - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

807-684-1051

After Hours:

807-684-1051

Fax:

807-622-8121

Email:

referral@tbavs.ca

Website:

www.tbayvictimservices.ca/

Address:

400 Balmoral St Unit 2
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 5G8

Location:

Located on the corner of Balmoral St and Cameron St in the mini-mall near ServiceOntario

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Telephone Service Mon-Sun 24 hours

Office hours vary

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:

City of Thunder Bay, District of Thunder Bay