Programs
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.
On-Scene Response
The Victim Quick Response Program has been established and funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General Victims and Vulnerable Persons Division to provide timely assistance to victims of the most violent crimes.
This program is designed to offer immediate financial assistance to victims of:
Referrals may be received from Police services in the province of Ontario, sexual assault centres, domestic violence shelters, emergency services, community agencies and self. In all cases, service providers are paid directly by the VQRP rather than to the victim.
Who is eligible for these services?
- A victim is eligible for these services if he or she has reported a violent Criminal Code offence to police services in Ontario, domestic violence shelters, sexual assault centres, emergency services or community agency providing services to victims of domestic/sexual assault
- An application for counselling must be submitted within 90 days of the crime
- The crime occurred in Ontario, on or after June 30, 2007
- An application for emergency expenses, crime scene cleanup or funeral expenses must be submitted within 45 days of the crime
- The victim resides in Ontario
- There are no other financial resources available, i.e. insurance, workplace EAP, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program
- The victim has not previously received funding from the VQRP for the same criminal offence
- The funds are expended in Ontario
Traumatic Bereavement Groups and Support
Remember Me is a homicide survivor’s support group that provides emotional support and information to homicide survivors. Remember Me is a self help group offering emotional support and information to those affected by the loss of a loved one to Homicide. Victims helping Victims.
Please note, this is a support group of, by and for homicide survivors. The group is open to anyone who is a survivor of homicide, from York Region and the surrounding area.
For assistance please contact us @ 905-953-5363. For further information regarding the group, please click on this link http://www.rememberme2.webs.com/