Victim Services of Peterborough and Northumberland
Site: Peterborough
Service: Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: SHA1227 | Last Modified: 21 Nov 2018 | Last Full Update: 30 Oct 2017 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | On-site early intervention and crisis intervention * safety planning * referrals to community services * enhanced support for vulnerable victims * assistance with applications to VQRP
Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP) -- immediate assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including emergency home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, dependent care costs, counselling, cellular phones, vision care, crime scene cleanup, and funeral expenses * additional assistance for victims of human trafficking include replacement of government documents, storage locker, dental, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility * no direct reimbursement to victims Guest speakers available |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours support accessed through police/emergency services |
| Areas Served | Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Victims of crime and tragic circumstances * VQRP - victims of violent crime who have no other financial resources |
| Application | Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self referral |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hwy 115 and Lansdowne St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-748-0324 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-822-7729 |
| support@vspn.ca | |
| Website | www.victimservicespn.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/VictimServicesOfPeterboroughAndNorthumberland |
| Primary Contact | Nancy Richardson, Program Coordinator; Phone: 905-372-2255 |
| Alternate Contact | Lesley Kirton, Crisis Intervention Worker |
| Primary Executive | Emily Poulin, Executive Director |