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Organization:
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Victim Services of Renfrew County - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Address:
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450 O’Brien Rd, Suite 205
Douglas, ON
K7V 3Z2
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Map
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Intersection:
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O’Brien Rd and Gillian Rd
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Hours:
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Crisis Support through police and fire referrals Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Executives:
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Casey Dodge - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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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
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Application:
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Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Victims of crime and tragic circumstances * VQRP+ victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the direct aftermath of violent crimes
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