Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 519-585-2363
45 Columbia St E
Waterloo, ON, N2J 4N7
Waterloo, ON, N2J 4N7
Short 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
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
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
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 519-585-2363
134 Frederick St
Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G3
Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G3
Short 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
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
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
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 519-585-2363
Waterloo Region Police, South Division, 176 Hespeler Rd
Cambridge, ON, N1R 6V7
Cambridge, ON, N1R 6V7
Short 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
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
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
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Office: 1-844-437-3247
Canadian Mental Health Association, 80 Waterloo Ave
Guelph, ON, N1H 0A1
Guelph, ON, N1H 0A1
Short Description
Intake, assessment, referral, wait list registration and appointment booking for mental health, addictions, and crisis services. Service provided through the phone line and drop-in sites.
Service categories include:
Service categories include:
- information, assessment and referral
- crisis assessment
- support coordination
- peer / self help
- short-term crisis support beds
- court support and diversion
- community counselling and treatment
- support within housing
- day / evening treatment
- residential treatment
- Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
- eating disorders
- early psychosis treatment and support services
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Trillium Acute Care Program for Crisis Support
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Office: 1-866-932-0037 ext 32275
150 Delhi St
Guelph, ON, N1E 6K9
Guelph, ON, N1E 6K9
Short Description
Short-term, inpatient program to assess and stabilize individuals exhibiting life-threatening and / or self-injurious behaviour related to psychiatric illness or disorders.
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Guelph Wellington Care and Treatment Centre for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
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Office: 519-837-6440 ext 2728
Crisis: 519-837-6440 ext 2210
115 Delhi St
Guelph, ON, N1E 4J4
Guelph, ON, N1E 4J4
Short Description
Crisis services for all people, all genders, who have experienced sexual violence, Human Trafficking and / or domestic violence. May include physical examination, treatment of injuries, medications to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, information on pregnancy, choice of completing the Sexual Assault Evidence Kit.
Note: Guelph General Hospital is the designated sexual assault centre for the region
- Emotional support, trauma counselling, safety planning and follow-up care.
Note: Guelph General Hospital is the designated sexual assault centre for the region
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 519-824-1212 ext 7205
15 Wyndham St S
Guelph, ON, N1H 4C6
Guelph, ON, N1H 4C6
Short 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
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
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.
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.
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Counselling, Support and Education Services
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Office: 519-751-1164
Crisis: 519-751-3471
134 King George Rd
Brantford, ON, N3R 5K9
Brantford, ON, N3R 5K9
Short Description
Counselling, information, referrals, and advocacy support are available to survivors of all genders of child sexual abuse, incest, and sexual assault, as well as their support persons
Immediate support, as well as accompaniment to hospital, police or court, is available through the 24-hour crisis and support line
Community education and presentations are available to community members and groups upon request
Immediate support, as well as accompaniment to hospital, police or court, is available through the 24-hour crisis and support line
Community education and presentations are available to community members and groups upon request
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 519-271-9998
Crisis: 1-866-376-9852
544 Huron Rd
Stratford, ON, N5A 5T9
Stratford, ON, N5A 5T9
Short 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.
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - Perth Office
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Office: 519-271-9998
Crisis: 1-866-376-9852
544 Huron St
Stratford, ON, N5A 5T9
Stratford, ON, N5A 5T9
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
- 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 reimbursement 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.
Satellite offices at:
- Perth County OPP
- Stratford CMHA
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Mental Health Services - Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team, SGH - Special Services Unit - Stratford
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Office: 1-866-527-8421 Ext 4800
Crisis: 1-888-829-7484
Stratford General Hospital; 90 John St S, Special Services Unit
Stratford, ON, N5A 2Y8
Stratford, ON, N5A 2Y8
Short Description
24 hour helpline and crisis line, counselling service for individuals in acute emotional distress and/or with mental illness, face-to-face support and assessment 7 days a week in the local community serving 8 hospital ER departments. Crisis staff will provide onsite assessment in the individual's home in the company of local police service. Will assist individuals to find the appropriate addictions or mental health service.
Emergency Room assistance available at all 8 hospitals, call ahead to ensure that a staff person can go to the hospital location.
Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing should contact the Ontario Works or ODSP office during regular work hours. Outside of normal business hours, contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team for assistance.
Program is mobile with police in Huron and Perth counties.
Emergency Room assistance available at all 8 hospitals, call ahead to ensure that a staff person can go to the hospital location.
Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing should contact the Ontario Works or ODSP office during regular work hours. Outside of normal business hours, contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team for assistance.
Program is mobile with police in Huron and Perth counties.
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Crisis Services
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Office: 519-759-7188
Toll-free: 1-866-811-7188
225 Fairview Dr, Unit 1
Brantford, ON, N3R 7E3
Brantford, ON, N3R 7E3
Short Description
Immediate crisis telephone counselling
Counsellors are skilled in Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Crisis Intervention to provide the following:
Counsellors are skilled in Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Crisis Intervention to provide the following:
- Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) referrals
- connection to addiction services
- safety and crisis planning
- coping skills and self-soothing management
- referrals and connections to on-going service as required
- Naloxone kits and harm reduction supplies
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Domestic Violence Prevention Services
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Office: 519-752-1005
Crisis: 519-752-HELP (4357)
59 North Park St
Brantford, ON, N3R 4J8
Brantford, ON, N3R 4J8
Short Description
An agency working to end interpersonal violence and abuse by supporting individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, intimate partner violence, or gender-based violence through the provision of crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional support, children's programs, and counselling; and by fostering accountability for those who harm through intervention, counselling, public education, and systemic advocacy
Programs and services include:
Programs and services include:
- Crisis Line, Online Chat Service and Emergency Shelter - Offering a 24-hour crisis and support line and an online chat service. The agency operates a 33-bed emergency shelter (including two fully accessible rooms) for women and children escaping violence, abuse or homelessness and providing a safe haven, meals, support, information and referrals to community resources
- Transitional and Housing Support - Assisting women who have experienced violence or abuse in their relationship and are transitioning. Support workers help to develop a plan to leave an abusive relationship, to transition into a shelter, to transition from a shelter to the community, or to transition from an abusive living environment to an independent, violence-free life. The second-stage housing program offers transitional units with additional wrap-around support for women and children
- Counselling Services and Family Programs including:
- Trauma-informed counselling for individuals who have experienced violence or abuse in their relationships to support their healing journey
- Caring Families program to help parents/caregivers create respectful adult relationships and a positive co-parenting approach with their children
- Child Witness program for children who have witnessed violence or abuse against their mothers
- Challenge to Change program for individuals who have been abusive towards their partners or are at risk of using abusive behaviours and includes partner contact, youth support services, PAR (for men and women) and SCRIBE
- Family Court Support - Providing information, resources, support and accompaniment for clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, to family court, lawyer's appointments and also assist in navigating the family court system
- Community Engagement and Public Education - Raising awareness through presentations/seminars/webinars delivered to community agencies, schools, businesses, clubs, religious institutions and other groups on domestic violence, teen dating violence, human trafficking, sexual harassment and healthy relationships
- Volunteer Program - Volunteers play a major role with fundraising and special events and assist staff in providing services and programs to clients. Positions include Child and Youth Program Assistant, Donations Facilitator, Special Events Volunteer and Receptionist
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Emergency Department
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Office: 519-751-5544
Crisis: 9-1-1
Poison Information: 1-800-268-9017
Mental Health Crisis Services: 519-759-7188
200 Terrace Hill St
Brantford, ON, N3R 1G9
Brantford, ON, N3R 1G9
Short Description
Diagnostic and treatment services for people who have acute life-threatening injuries or severe illnesses
Additional Services:
Psychiatric Emergency Services - Emergency assessments by a team of nurse case managers, psychiatrists and residents
Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program - Specialized healthcare for men, women and children who have experienced sexual assault and/or domestic violence
Additional Services:
Psychiatric Emergency Services - Emergency assessments by a team of nurse case managers, psychiatrists and residents
- works in collaboration with community partners, including mental health agencies and family physicians
- family physicians and/or ER physicians are involved in the initial stages of the assessment process
- this program is involved in clinical research related to the assessment and reduction of return ER visits
Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program - Specialized healthcare for men, women and children who have experienced sexual assault and/or domestic violence
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Mental Health and Addictions Services
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Office: 519-751-5544 ext 5530
Crisis: 519-759-7188
200 Terrace Hill St
Brantford, ON, N3R 1G9
Brantford, ON, N3R 1G9
Short Description
Outpatient Services
Services include:
Services include:
- Crisis Counselling - Brief Therapy Program
- Early Intervention Program
- Early Psychosis Intervention program
- Medication Clinic
- Acute Day Treatment - 6-week program
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic
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Brantford General Hospital
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Office: 519-751-5544
Crisis: 9-1-1
Poison Information: 1-800-268-9017
Mental Health Crisis Service: 519-759-7188
Mental Health Crisis Line: 519-752-2273
200 Terrace Hill St
Brantford, ON, N3R 1G9
Brantford, ON, N3R 1G9
Short Description
Urgent medical care
On-site diagnostics include x-rays, ultrasounds, and laboratory tests
- doctors and nurses assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses that cannot wait for a family doctor
On-site diagnostics include x-rays, ultrasounds, and laboratory tests
- referral to other on-site specialty diagnostic and treatment services
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Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Team
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Office: 519-751-5544 ext 4449
Crisis: 9-1-1
Office: 226-387-9480
200 Terrace Hill St
Brantford, ON, N3R 1G9
Brantford, ON, N3R 1G9
Short Description
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Team provides care to survivors to help support their health, emotional and social needs
Services include:
Services include:
- specially trained team of nurses
- crisis intervention
- documentation and photographs
- physical examination and treatment of injuries
- testing and prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections (STI), pregnancy and HIV
- collection of forensic evidence
- referrals to community agencies for counselling
- no charge for any services or medication
- police involvement not required
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Office: 1-877-539-0463
912 Dundas St
Woodstock, ON, N4S 1H1
Woodstock, ON, N4S 1H1
Short Description
COVID-19 Update:
Wellkin Child & Youth Mental Wellness is making every effort to promote the safety and well-being of the children, youth and families we support.
Please follow our social media and website for updated information about our programs and services.
Wellkin provides a number of programs and services including:
Wellkin Child & Youth Mental Wellness is making every effort to promote the safety and well-being of the children, youth and families we support.
Please follow our social media and website for updated information about our programs and services.
Wellkin provides a number of programs and services including:
- Intake
- Day Treatment Program
- Intensive Family Service Program
- School Community Intervention Partnership (SCIP)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Family Support Program
- Oxford Respite Network
- Early Years Program
- Adult Protective Services (APSW)
- Brief Therapy Services
- Therapy Services
- Urgent Access Therapy Service
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 519-537-2824
615 Dundas St
Woodstock, ON, N4S 1E1
Woodstock, ON, N4S 1E1
Short Description
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) --
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 above supports * 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
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 above supports * 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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Station House
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Office: 519-758-9644
144 Chatham St
Brantford, ON, N3S 4G4
Brantford, ON, N3S 4G4
Short Description
Program provides a safe place to stay for young people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. Offers a safe and structured environment for young people between 15-17 years of age. The program will work with youth, their families and community supports to develop an individualized plan for success
Services offered:
Services offered:
- support planning and case management
- support with getting back into school, social assistance applications, reconnecting with family and more
- leisure activities and life skills coaching in group and individual settings
- referrals to transitional and supportive housing programs, employment, addictions and mental health services as well as community supports and services
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Office: 519-751-5544
Short Description
Health care system consisting of the Willett Hospital in Paris and the Brantford General Hospital
- community wide system that supports the improvement of programs and services provided through the two facilities
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Mental Health Services
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522 Peel St
Woodstock, ON, N4S 1K3
Woodstock, ON, N4S 1K3
Short Description
COVID-19 Update:
CMHA TVAMHS is open for Crisis and Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm at the Woodstock Branch located at 522 Peel St. Woodstock, ON.
Individuals can also access 24/7 support via phone or online by calling Reach Out at 1-866-933-2023 or online at www.reachout247.ca. Individuals are encouraged to use phone or online channels if at all possible.
Oxford Self Help Drop In is closed until further notice. All group programming has been put on hold. Online group programming can be accessed through our FaceBook group at www.facebook.com/groups/OxfordSelfHelp/
Walk In Counselling: Can be accessed in Woodstock on Saturday's from 11 - 4 p.m. at 522 Peel St. Woodstock. Walk In Clinics in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg are on hold until further notice.
The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Woodstock Branch has many services to offer. These include:
* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing
CMHA TVAMHS is open for Crisis and Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm at the Woodstock Branch located at 522 Peel St. Woodstock, ON.
Individuals can also access 24/7 support via phone or online by calling Reach Out at 1-866-933-2023 or online at www.reachout247.ca. Individuals are encouraged to use phone or online channels if at all possible.
Oxford Self Help Drop In is closed until further notice. All group programming has been put on hold. Online group programming can be accessed through our FaceBook group at www.facebook.com/groups/OxfordSelfHelp/
Walk In Counselling: Can be accessed in Woodstock on Saturday's from 11 - 4 p.m. at 522 Peel St. Woodstock. Walk In Clinics in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg are on hold until further notice.
The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Woodstock Branch has many services to offer. These include:
* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 519-752-3140
Brantford Police Services, 344 Elgin St
Brantford, ON, N3T 5T3
Brantford, ON, N3T 5T3
Short 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
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
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 support 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
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Indigenous Support Centre Programs
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Office: 519-304-7400
148 Colborne St, Unit 3,4
Brantford, ON, N3T 2G6
Brantford, ON, N3T 2G6
Short Description
Indigenous support centre providing advocacy, social, cultural and educational programming
Programs include:
Programs include:
- Criminal Court Worker - assists offenders to better understand their rights, options, and responsibilities when appearing before the court. Assists adults and youth charged with criminal offenses to navigate the court processes
- Combined Court Worker - helps navigate Indigenous youth, adults, and families through criminal court, family court and child services
- Indigenous Healing and Wellness - assists individuals to access services, provides crisis intervention, offers traditional support, and provides peer counselling to community members impacted by violence. Services are available on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting
- Cultural Resource Coordinator - provides access to cultural knowledge by fostering positive Indigenous identity essential to well-being and resilience. Services are culturally reflective and prevention-focused, with a focus on maintaining cultural connections to identity, knowledge, traditions, ceremonies, education, training, and traditional support. THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD
- Apatisiwin Program Worker - provides services to youth and adults in employment counselling, job preparations (application processing, resume/cover letter assistance, referrals to agencies, etc), purchase of training, apprenticeship skills training, and training supports
- Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator - provides a holistic and positive approach to support the needs of mental health and addictions for Indigenous people and their families. Implements programs to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of both clients and their families that are culturally based and foster the learning of self-respect and identity
- Mental Health Peer Support Coordinator - provides networks of support and mentorship to Urban Indigenous people under community supervision orders as they seek to improve their mental health, reduce any harms associated with their behaviours, avoid justice system recidivism, and pursue a Good Mind
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Healing and Wellness Program
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Office: 519-756-2205
318 Colborne St
Brantford, ON, N3S 3M9
Brantford, ON, N3S 3M9
Short Description
Program designed to provide support to women and their children experiencing domestic violence
Program includes:
Program includes:
- prevention through community awareness
- education and peer counselling
- crisis intervention
- addressing underlying mental/emotional issues
- women's sharing circle to promote healing and wellness among women in a safe environment for sharing
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