Victim Services of Sarnia-Lambton

Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario


Description
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
519-344-8861 ext 5238
Fax
519-344-3612
Web Site
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Email
office@victimservices.on.ca
Languages
English; Other - Interpreters used for all other languages.
Executive Director
Kristen Carter
Email: ed@victimservices.on.ca
Phone: 519-344-8867 ext 5236
Fees
None
Documents Required
Contact for information
Accessibility
Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Copyright
INCommunities, 211 Central South
Last Updated On
May 11, 2022
Address
Sarnia Police Station; 555 Christina St N
Sarnia, ON, N7T 7X6
Cross street: Christina St. and Exmouth St
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Hours of Operation
Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * 24 hour response through police referral
Service Area(s)
Lambton County