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@tbayvictimservices.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 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

Fees:

None

Application:

Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self-referral

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 ; French

Area Served:

City of Thunder Bay, District of Thunder Bay