Victim Services of York Region |
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| Record Details | ||||
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| Alternate Name | SupportLink ; VCARS | |||
| Former Name | Victim Services of York Region | |||
| Areas Served | York Region | |||
| Address & Map | ON View Google Map | |||
| Mailing Address | c/o Victim Services of York Region 16775 Yonge St, Unit 200b Newmarket, ON L3Y 8J4 | |||
| Office Phone | 905-953-5363 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-876-5423 ext 6790 | |||
| Fax | 905-954-1057 | |||
| Crisis Phone | 905-953-5363 | |||
| info@victimservices-york.org | ||||
| Website | www.victimservices-york.org | |||
| Description | Victim 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 | |||
| Dates | Year round | |||
| Hours | 24 hours, 7 days per week | |||
| Accessibility | Accessible | |||
| Boundaries | York Region | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 21 year(s) and up | |||
| Funding | Ministry of the Attorney General's Victim Service Division, Ontario Trillium Foundation, United Way of York Region, Local Community Fundraising | |||
| Subjects | Case management ; Crime victims ; Crisis intervention ; Distress lines ; Family violence ; Psychiatric crises ; Sexual assault victims | |||
| Primary Executive | Jason C. Ladd, Board President | |||
| Volunteer Coordinator | Lisa Woodcock; Phone: 905-953-5363; Email: victimservices@yrp.ca | |||
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