Chatham-Kent Victim Services
Service: Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CHK4909 | Last Modified: 09 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 28 Sep 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-436-6630 |
| Crisis Phone | Emergency Contact 519-352-1234 (Chatham-Kent Police Emergency 911 Dispatch - ask for Victim Services) |
| Fax | 519-380-6028 |
| info@ckvictimservices.com | |
| Website | www.ckvictimservices.com |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Kate doForno, Executive Director |
| Alternate Contact | Jennifer Richmond, VQRP Coordinator |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jenny McGregor, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: jennymc@ckvictimservices.com |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 - In-person services suspended, all other services provided remotely. Contracted by the Ministry of the Attorney General to deliver The Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) Program * VCAO programs work in partnership with emergency services and community partners * managed by volunteer community boards of directors On-site early intervention and crisis intervention for victims of crime and tragic circumstances * needs assessment * safety planning * referrals to community services * provision of cellular telephones for eligible victims * 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 victims |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * Emergency Services Mon-Sun 24 hours * after hours crisis intervention available |
| Areas Served | Chatham-Kent |
| Eligibility | Victims or witnesses of crime and tragic circumstances * VQRP - victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the direct aftermath of violent crimes |
| Application | Self referral, referral by police, emergency services, or community agencies |
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretive Services - Interpretation can be arranged if needed |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 2001 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of the Attorney General - Victims & Vulnerable Persons Division ; Donations ; Provincial - Ministry of the Attorney General - Ontario Victim Services Secretariat ; Donations |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Chatham |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Third St and King St |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 366 24 Third St Chatham, ON N7M 5K5 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |