Ottawa Victim Services
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Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
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
Located In Community	Ottawa
Address	City Centre 250 City Centre Ave, Ste 600 Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7   View MapQuest Map
Intersection	Somerset St W and Rochester St
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free parking
Description and Services
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
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Dates	Year-round
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up    Individuals 16 years of age and older
Application	Referral by police, Fire Department, community services or self-referral
Languages	English ; French ; Interpretive Services
Fees	None
Service Categories	General Crime Victim Assistance ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Crime Victims ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention ; Victim's Rights Groups
Waiting List	No
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Danielle Gauthier, Program Coordinator, VCARS; Phone: 613-238-2762 ext 226; Email: vcars@ovs-svo.com
Primary Executive	Steve Sullivan, Executive Director; Phone: 613-238-2762 ext 222; Email: stevesullivan@ovs-svo.com