Ottawa Victim Services
Service: Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0430 | Last Full Update: 23 May 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | HT1 ; HT2 ; Support Link ; SupportLink ; VCAO ; VCARS ; Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Services ; Victim Quick Response Program ; VQRP |
| Former Name | Services aux victimes d'Ottawa-Carleton (SAVOC) |
| Legal Name | Ottawa Victim Services-Services aux Victimes d'Ottawa |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | City Centre Ave and Albert St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | On-site early intervention and crisis intervention * safety planning * referrals to community services * enhanced support for vulnerable victims * assistance with applications to VQRP Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP) -- immediate assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including emergency home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, dependent care costs, counselling, cellular phones, vision care, crime scene cleanup, and funeral expenses * additional assistance for victims of human trafficking include replacement of government documents, storage locker, dental, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility * no direct reimbursement to victims 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 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Victims of crime and tragic circumstances * VQRP -- victims of violent crime who have no other financial resources |
| Application | Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self referral |
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Crime Victim Compensation ; Crime Victim Compensation ~ Victims of Human Trafficking ; General Crime Victim Assistance ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Crime Victims ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Traffic Accident Victims ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Workplace Accident Victims ; Mobile Devices ~ Crime Victims ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Crime Victims ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Traffic Accident Victims ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Workplace Accident Victims ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention ; Victim's Rights Groups |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-238-2762 |
| Fax | 613-238-0735 |
| info@ovs-svo.com | |
| Website | www.ovs-svo.com |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Melissa Heimerl, Executive Director; Phone: 613-238-2762 ext 222; Email: executivedirector@ovs-svo.com |
| Alternate Contact | Breanna Pizzuto, Program Coordinator, VCARS; Phone: 613-238-2762 ext 226; Email: vcars@ovs-svo.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1998 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of the Attorney General ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 884823428 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |