Victim Services of Simcoe County
Site: Barrie
Service: Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR1543 | Last Modified: 30 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 30 Nov 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response In-person services are suspended * all other services are being provided remotely For Support: * Call 705-725-7025 Ext 2120 * Email: coordinator@bavcars.ca Crisis Phone 1-866-923-3938 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 |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Response In-person services are suspended * all other services are being provided remotely For Support: * Call 705-725-7025 Ext 2120 * Email: coordinator@bavcars.ca Crisis Phone 1-866-923-3938 |
| Hours | COVID-19 Response In-person services suspended * call or email for support Regular Hours Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours call 1-866-923-3938 |
| Areas Served | Adjala-Tosorontio ; Barrie ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Essa ; Innisfil ; Midland ; New Tecumseth ; Oro-Medonte ; Penetanguishene ; Simcoe County ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny ; Wasaga Beach |
| Eligibility | Victims of crime and tragic circumstances * VQRP+ -- victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the direct aftermath of violent crimes |
| Application | Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self referral |
| Languages | English ; French - Reception, Website, Programs, Publications ; Other languages available on request |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hwy 400 and Essa Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - elevators with audible indicator (Barrie Police Service) |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-725-7025 Ext 2120 |
| After Hours Phone | 1-866-923-3938 |
| Fax | 705-727-7970 |
| blebel110@outlook.com | |
| Website | victimservicesbarrie.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/victimcrisis |
| Primary Contact | Marie McCallum, Executive Director; Phone: 705-436-2141 ext 2022 * 705-725-7025 ext 2120; Email: mmccallumbps110@outlook.com |
| Alternate Contact | Brent Lebel, Volunteer Coordinator / Victim Services Worker; Phone: 705-527-8778 * 705-725-7025 ext 2120; Email: blebel110@outlook.com |
| Mailing Address | c/o Victim Services of Simcoe County 132 Commerce Park Dr, Unit K, Suite 122 Barrie, ON L4N 0Z7 |