North Simcoe Victim Services, Orillia, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

North Simcoe Victim Services

Site: Orillia

Service: Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

Record #: ORI1929

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 28 Aug 2024

Description

Description (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

Hours	Volunteer Crisis Responders are available Mon-Sun 24 hours Office staff available: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Beaverton ; Chippewas of Rama First Nation ; Gravenhurst ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Rama ; Ramara ; Severn
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	Interpretive Services available
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Orillia
Address & Map	1 University Ave Orillia, ON Canada L3V 0Y7
Intersection	Old Barrie Rd and University Ave
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-325-5578
E-Mail	support@ns-vs.com
Website	https://www.ns-vs.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vcars.orillia?fref=nf
Primary Contact	Kim Kneeshaw, Executive Director; Email: exdir@ns-vs.com
Alternate Contact	Sherry Telford, Volunteer Services Coordinator; Email: volunteers@ns-vs.com
Volunteer Coordinator	Phone: ‪
Mailing Address	1 University Ave Orillia, ON Canada L3V 0Y7