East & West Parry Sound Victim Services, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

East & West Parry Sound Victim Services

Service: Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

Record #: PSD0180

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 10 Jun 2021

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, aid 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

Family Court Support Worker Program --

information on the family court process
assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
referral to specialized services and supports in the community
safety planning
court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Service Details

Hours	Crisis Mon-Sun 24 hours Office Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4 pm, Fri upon request
Areas Served	Parry Sound District
Boundaries	West Parry Sound OPP detachment area and Almaguin Highlands OPP detachment area Parry Sound District
Eligibility	Victims of crime and tragic circumstances VQRP+ -- Victims, immediate family members and witnesses in the direct aftermath of violent crimes Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process Residency Requirements: West Parry Sound OPP detachment area and Almaguin Highlands OPP detachment area Parry Sound District
Application	Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self referral
Languages	English, French - Website, Programs; Other - Mandated to offer services in French
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Parry Sound
Address & Map	Childrens Aid Society Building; 25 Church St Parry Sound, ON Canada P2A 1Y2
Intersection	Church St and Mary St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-746-0508
Crisis Phone	705-938-1476
Fax	705-746-6379
Website	www.psvs.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewpsvs
Primary Contact	Kathy Wilde, Executive Director
Mailing Address	Childrens Aid Society Building; 25 Church St Parry Sound, ON Canada P2A 1Y2