- Description
- Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - 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 eligible incident, may include 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 reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
Project Lifesaver: provides wrist transmitters to individuals who may wander due to cognitive impairment. Suitable for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, autism, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (VSW partners with Wellington County OPP and Guelph Police Service).
Spira Fire Victim Relief Fund: financial aid for those experiencing material loss due to a residential fire and are uninsured. - Eligibility
- Victims of crime and tragic circumstances
VQRP+ -- direct victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the aftermath of violent crimes Project Lifesaver: client must live in Guelph or Wellington County - Application Process
- Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self referral
Project Lifesaver: contact Victim Services Wellington for information
- Office
- 519-824-1212 ext 7205
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 15 Wyndham St S
Guelph, ON, N1H 4C6
Canada - Languages
- English, Spanish, Interpretive Services
- Contact
- Carol Daly, Program Coordinator Wellington South
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Guelph 519-824-1212 ext 7304 - Fees
- Program - Project Lifesaver: $400 initial charge for transmitter bracelet, $10 for battery replacement. Fee assistance available. Contact Victim Services for information.
- Documents Required
- Call for information
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Abuse / Assault - Child Abuse Services
- Abuse / Assault - Counselling for Abused People
- Abuse / Assault - Crisis Lines for Abused People
- Abuse / Assault - Sexual Assault Support
- Abuse / Assault - Shelter for Abused Women
- Abuse / Assault - Victims of Abuse Support Programs
- Emergency / Crisis - Crisis lines
- Emergency / Crisis - In-Person Crisis Services
- Emergency / Crisis - Victims of Crime Support Programs
- Mental Health / Addictions - In-Person Crisis Services
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- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- April 12, 2024
- Address
- 15 Wyndham St S
Guelph, ON, N1H 4C6
Cross street: Wyndham St S and Fountain St; located inside Guelph Police Station
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Service Mon-Sun 24 hours - police referral. - Service Area(s)
- Guelph
- Wellington County
