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: 06 May 2022 | Last Full Update: 21 Mar 2022 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | COVID19 Providing all programs remotely via telephone. * Meeting high risk clients only if absolutely needed, based on assessment.
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 | COVID19 Services by phone or email; In person on assessment. Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Emergency service accessible through police only Dates: Annual General Meeting in Jun Volunteer meetings held on the third Mon of the month Sep-Jun |
| Areas Served | Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up 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 |
| 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 Executive | Emily Poulin, Executive Director; Phone: 705-748-0324 * 905-372-2255 |