Caledon \ Dufferin Victim Services

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Record #: CAL1173 Last Modified: 12 Jan 2012 Last Full Update: 10 Jan 2012
Description & Services
Alternate NameDVERS ; SupportLink ; VCARS ; Victim Quick Response Program
DescriptionON SCENE AND TELEPHONE CRISIS SUPPORT: 
The Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service (VCARS) site (operating under auspices of the Ministry of the Attorney General, provides immediate support and assistance to victims of crime, adversity, tragedy, and/or disaster, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The agency responds to occurrences such as domestic violence, sudden deaths, suicides, motor vehicle collisions and fatalities, death notifications, sexual assaults, break & enters, family/personal crisis, homicides, property-related crime calls, and provides court support and accompaniment. 
 
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES:  
Provides information about resources available in and out of the community for longer-term support and care. 
 
DVERS ALARMS AND SUPPORTLINK CELL PHONES: 
Domestic Violence Emergency Response Systems (DVERS) are home alarms provided to victims at high risk of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment. SupportLink wireless cell phones, preprogrammed to dial 9-1-1, also provided to victims at high risk. When alarms are activated, Caledon OPP, Dufferin OPP, Shelburne Police Services and Orangeville Police Services respond as a priority call. 
 
SAFETY PLANNING: 
Extensive safety planning offered to ensure safety at work, at home, in transition. 
Follow up telephone contact subsequent to police intervention, to ensure victim has support, checking their progress, and has connected with community resources, if appropriate. 
 
VICTIM QUICK RESPONSE PROGRAM: 
Provide IMMEDIATE special funding to victims of the most serious crimes who meet established criteria.
HoursMon-Sun 24 hours
Areas ServedCaledon ; Dufferin County
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; Crisis support volunteers are proficient in other languages
Contact Information
Address18 Mill St
Bolton, ON L7E 1C1
 
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IntersectionQueen St (Hwy 50) & King St
Office PhoneBolton Office 905-951-3838; Dufferin Office 519-942-1452
Fax905-951-2772
Crisis Phone905-951-3838; 1-888-743-6496
Toll Free Phone1-888-743-6496
E-Mailinfo@cdvs.ca
Websitewww.cdvs.ca
Primary ContactDebbie Lupton, Executive Director; Email: dl@cdvs.ca
Alternate ContactDorothy Davis, Manager of Client Services; Email: dd@cdvs.ca
Primary ExecutiveElizabeth Hull, Board Chair
Alternate ExecutiveValerie Arnold Judge, Vice Chair
Volunteer CoordinatorSue Ellen Curry, Crisis Support Manager; Phone: 519-942-1452; Email: sec@cdvs.ca
Other Details
Established1991
ElectionsAGM September
FundingCity / Town - Town of Caledon ; Regional / Municipal - Dufferin County; Peel Region ; Provincial - Ministry of Attorney General ; United Way
Service Level(30) Provincial Government
Subjects
SubjectsAssaulted Men ; Crime victims ; Crisis intervention ; Disaster services ; Elder abuse ; Sexual assault ; Volunteer opportunities