Victim Services of Durham Region

Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - 24/7 assistance when requested by police or an agency with which the VCAO Program has a protocol

• practical assistance needs assessment
• referrals to relevant community and government support services
• support to assess victim/survivor eligibility and assist them to collect documentation to apply to the VQRP+
• safety planning provision of information
• enhanced support, particularly for victims/survivors of human trafficking and other vulnerable populations
• community support sessions
• client follow-up

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+ -- program of last resort providing short-term assistance to victims/survivors to increase immediate safety and lessen the impact of a violent crime by offering

• financial assistance for crime scene clean-up, transportation, and counselling services, including traditional Indigenous health services
• also offers enhanced supports for victims/survivors of human trafficking, victims/survivors of serious injuries, and families affected by homicide
• additional aid may be offered to victims of human trafficking may include storage lockers, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility

• Abuse / Assault - Victims of Abuse Support Programs
• Emergency / Crisis - In-Person Crisis Services
• Emergency / Crisis - Victims of Crime Support Programs
• Mental Health / Addictions - In-Person Crisis Services