Victim Services of Simcoe County

Victim Crisis Assistance


Description
COVID-19 Response
In-person services have resumed, but remote services are still available on request

Regular Service
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 incident, including:
  • 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 reimbursement to victims for support listed above
  • financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
Eligibility
  • Victims of crime and tragic circumstances
  • VQRP+ victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the direct aftermath of violent crimes
Application Process
Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self referral
Office
705-725-7025 Ext 2120
Fax
705-727-7970
After Hours Phone
1-866-923-3938
Web Site
Visit Website
Mailing Address
c/o Victim Services of Simcoe County; 132 Commerce Park Dr
Unit K, Suite 122
Barrie, ON, L4N 0Z7
Canada
Languages
English, French, English, French - Reception, Website, Programs, Publications, Other - Other languages available on request
Contact
Marie McCallum, Executive Director
Email: mmccallumbps110@outlook.com
Phone: 705-436-2141 ext 2022
Fees
None
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible - elevators with audible indicator (Barrie Police Service)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
Barrie Public Library, Information Barrie
Last Updated On
December 6, 2022
Address
Barrie Emergency Services Campus, 110 Fairview Rd
Barrie, ON, L4N 8X8
Victim Services of Simcoe County public office located at Barrie Emergency Services Campus, near the intersection of Hwy 400 and Essa Rd.
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Hours of Operation
Open 24/7
Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Area(s)
  • Adjala-Tosorontio
  • Barrie
  • Bradford West Gwillimbury
  • Clearview (Simcoe County)
  • Collingwood
  • Innisfil
  • Midland
  • New Tecumseth
  • Oro-Medonte
  • Penetanguishene
  • Springwater
  • Tay
  • Tiny
  • Vanessa
  • Wasaga Beach