Ottawa Victim Services
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	Provides emotional support, practical assistance, referrals and advocacy to individuals who have been victimized as a result of a crime or tragic circumstance, without judgment in order to lessen the impact of victimization.    Victim Crisis and Referral Services (VCARS): Short-term practical and emotional needs of individuals who have been victimized as a result of a crime or tragic circumstance, and their longer-term needs by referral to appropriate existing community agencies.    Supportlink: Offers personalized safety planning, referrals for ongoing support and a 911 cell phone to qualified individuals * offered to high risk individuals who have been victimized by domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking.    Small 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.    Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP): Provides timely financial assistance to eligible individuals who have been victimized by violent crime (homicide, attempted murder, serious physical assault, domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crime) and/or their family members.
Waiting List	No
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up    Individuals 16 years of age and over
Application	Referral by police, Fire Department, community services or self-referral
Fees	None
Languages of Service	English ; French ; Interpretive Services
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-238-2762
After Hours Phone	Answering machine
Fax	613-238-0735
E-mail	info@ovs-svo.com
Website	www.ovs-svo.com
Primary Contact	Tracy Bray, Program Coordinator, VCARS; Phone: 613-238-2762 ext 226; Email: vcars@ovs-svo.com
Alternate Contact	Pamela Pizarro, Program Coordinator, Supportlink; Phone: 613-238-2762 ext 228; Email: supportlink@ovs-svo.com
Primary Executive	Steve Sullivan, Executive Director; Phone: 613-238-2762 ext 222; Email: stevesullivan@ovs-svo.com
Names
Legal Name	Ottawa Victim Services-Services aux Victimes d'Ottawa
Alternate Name	Supportlink ; VASOC ; VCARS ; Victim Assistance Services of Ottawa Carleton ; Victim Crisis Assistance & Referral Services ; Victime Quick Response Program
Former Name	Services aux victimes d'Ottawa-Carleton (SAVOC) ; Victim Assistance Services of Ottawa-Carleton (VASOC)
Location & Accessibility
Address	City Centre 250 City Centre Ave, Ste 600 Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7
Intersection	Preston St and Albert St
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free parking
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Abuse ; Assault ; Assaulted men ; Charitable status ; Counselling ; Crime victims ; Crisis intervention ; Disaster services ; Disasters ; Elder abuse ; Emergencies ; Family violence ; Nonprofit organizations ; Sexual assault ; Sexual assault victims ; Stress ; Woman abuse
Accreditation	No
Resources	Website
Established	1998
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected.
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of the Attorney General ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 884823428 RR0001