Victim Services of York Region

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Record #: MKM4333 Last Modified: 06 Sep 2012 Last Full Update: 06 Sep 2012
Record Details
Alternate NameSupportLink ; VCARS
Former NameVictim Services of York Region
Areas ServedYork Region
Address & MapON
 
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Mailing Addressc/o Victim Services of York Region 
16775 Yonge St, Unit 200b 
Newmarket, ON L3Y 8J4
Office Phone905-953-5363
Toll Free Phone1-866-876-5423 ext 6790
Fax905-954-1057
Crisis Phone905-953-5363
E-Mailinfo@victimservices-york.org
Websitewww.victimservices-york.org
DescriptionVictim services of York Region is a non-profit, charitable agency that works in partnership with York Regional Police and the O.P.P. to provide 24 hour emotional support and practical assistance to persons victimized by crime or tragic circumstance 
 
 
Victim Services Programs: 
1. On-Scene Response 
2. Telephone Crisis Response 
3. Community Collaboration  
4. Support Link 
5. Victim Quick Response Program  
 
We respond to cases of:  
Domestic violence; Family occurrences; Sexual assault; Assault; Robbery; Fire; Break & enter; Homicide; Sudden death; Traffic accidents; Property crimes/ damage; Criminal Harassment 
 
Volunteers may become involved in the areas of: Administration/Fundraising; Project Development; Board of Directors; Victim Response; Team Leader; and/or Secondary Support 
 
If interested in becoming a volunteer, please call the Manager of the Volunteer Program 905 953-5363 or email victimservices@yrp.ca for a volunteer application and instruction
DatesYear round
Hours24 hours, 7 days per week
AccessibilityAccessible
BoundariesYork Region
EligibilityAges: 21 year(s) and up
FundingMinistry of the Attorney General's Victim Service Division, Ontario Trillium Foundation, United Way of York Region, Local Community Fundraising
SubjectsCase management ; Crime victims ; Crisis intervention ; Distress lines ; Family violence ; Psychiatric crises ; Sexual assault victims
Primary ExecutiveJason C. Ladd, Board President
Volunteer CoordinatorLisa Woodcock; Phone: 905-953-5363; Email: victimservices@yrp.ca