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Suggest Update| Record #: CND0028 | Last Modified: 11 Feb 2019 | Last Full Update: 11 Feb 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-585-2363 |
| After Hours Phone | 519-570-5143 |
| Website | www.vswr.ca |
| Address and Location Information | |
| Areas Served | Waterloo Region |
| Located In Community | Waterloo Region |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 3070 Victim Services of Waterloo Region 200 Maple Grove Rd, Attn: North Division Cambridge, ON N3H 5M1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Organization Details | |
| Description (Service) | On-site early intervention and crisis intervention * safety planning * referrals to community services * provision of cellular telephones for eligible victims * enhanced support for vulnerable victims
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 |
| Description & Services | |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours * Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Eligibility | 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 ; Arabic ; Dutch ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Ukrainian ; Urdu ; Multiple, please call for information |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Case/Care Management ~ Crime Victims ; Crime Victim Compensation ; Crime Victim Compensation ~ Victims of Human Trafficking ; General Crime Victim Assistance ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Crime Victims ; Mobile Devices ~ Crime Victims ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Crime Victims |