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Organization:
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Victim Services Toronto - Toronto - Victim Crisis Response Program Toronto
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Address:
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40 College St Ground Fl
Toronto, ON
M5G 2J3
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Bay St and College St
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Accessibility Notes:
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Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features - lowered buttons ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Street parking
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Sun | 24 hours | |
| Mon | 24 hours | |
| Tue | 24 hours | |
| Wed | 24 hours | |
| Thu | 24 hours | |
| Fri | 24 hours | Open |
| Sat | 24 hours | |
| Thanksgiving: | 24 hours | | | Christmas Day: | 24 hours | | | Boxing Day: | 24 hours |
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Service Description:
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Crisis Response Program
?Immediate crisis response, intervention and safety services, on site and by telephone- counsellors can attend hospitals, homes, local police division or crime scene locations to provide in person support
Victim Quick Response Program
Case management for high risk victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault, includes in-depth safety planning at client's residence or other location of her/his choice, short and long-term goals assessment, linking/referrals to community and government services, case coordination, advocacy and counselling, and assistance completing Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP+) applications
Enhanced Services
Short-term intensive assistance including case management and coordination, emotional support and advocacy, links to community services, prevention, system navigation for vulnerable clients- Safety Planning Booklet available online in a variety of languages
- see separate listing Victim Services Toronto, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (including Victim Quick Response Program+)
Reclaim
Supports survivors of human trafficking by working with Canadian creditors to remove coercive debt from the victim's name, see separate listing Victim Services Toronto, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Neighbourhood Victim Advocacy Program - Exit Route
Intensive case management, advocacy and crisis intervention in designated communities for victims of crime and sudden tragedies in designated communities- safety planning, emergency accommodation/shelter, food, basic necessities
- systems navigation, referrals, linkages
- includes Toronto Police Service divisions 14, 23, 31, 43, 51
TEAR (Teens Ending Abusive Relationships), tear@victimservicestoronto.com
Prevention of in-person and online violence through education programs and workshops- Youth Leadership Program recruitment and training to promote healthy relationships and raise awareness about abusive and harmful relationships
- #TEARtalk weekly Twitter chat run by TEAR Youth Leaders
Trauma Dog Program
Certified trauma and handler team provide comfort to young victims of crime and sudden tragedy- priority to children and youth
- available to clients of Victim Services Toronto
Volunteer ProgramRecruits, trains and engages volunteers, opportunities include:- Victim Crisis Response
- interpreting
- fundraising
- outreach
Volunteer and student placement application available online or email info@victimservicestoronto.com
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Application:
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Self referral, or referral by police, community or government organization
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals, families and communities affected by crime and sudden tragedies, including domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, assault, homicide, suicide, elder abuse, workplace or motor vehicle accident, gun violence, sudden death, community disaster or crisis, home invasion, robbery, fraud, abduction, hate crime
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Languages:
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English * French * American Sign Language * Cantonese * Gujarati * Hindi * Italian * Korean * Mandarin * Portuguese * Punjabi * Spanish * Tigrinya * Urdu
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