Ottawa Victim Services
General Information
Website
Service Type
In person crisis services
Program
COVID-19 (22 March 2022): In-person services have been suspended or are limited. All other services provided remotely.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+ bereavement supportVictim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+): assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident 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 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 victimsSmall list of the qualifications for a 911 cell phone: the individual does not already own a cell phone the individual is not living with the accused the individual is willing to have ongoing contact with the Supportlink Coordinator all individuals qualify for safety planning, regardless of their ability to meet the criteria for a 911 cell phone