In person crisis services

COVID-19 (16 November 2021): Office locations closed to the public * continuing to support and provide resources to clients by utilizing telephone, texting, email and video technologies * for more information, visit their websiteOn-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 victimsHuman Trafficking Program: Immediate assistance for victims of human trafficking including on-going support, emergency expenses related to safety and recovery, and referrals to appropriate servicesFamily Court Support Program: information on the family court process * assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriateSenior Safety Program: safety planning for seniors * offers on site safety planning for seniors to help make their home less desirable to criminals * information kits for seniors with safety planning tips also providedMobile Tracking Program: GPS enabled tracking devices for high risk victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking & harassment and elder abuse * safety planning * ongoing supportSTAR Program: Supporting Teens At Risk * ongoing support for teenage victims of crime and trauma including historical events * information and referralInternet Child Exploitation (ICE) Program: * assist in accessing specialized counselling services for victims of sexual exploitation on the internet and child pornography