Victim Services of Peel |
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| Phone | ||||
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| Office Phone | 905-568-8800 | |||
| Fax | 905-564-2844 | |||
| Crisis Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-568-1068 | |||
| Address/Location Info | ||||
| Located In Community | Brampton | |||
| Mailing Address | 7750 Hurontario St Brampton, ON L6V 3W6 | |||
| Description/Eligibility/Service Details | ||||
| Description | Victim Services provides immediate crisis intervention and other related services to persons victimized by crime or tragic circumstance * programs include* Crisis Intervention / Short Term Counselling * provides crisis counselling to individuals, families, businesses and organizations * offers counselling by phone, in the workplace and at Victim Services' offices * attends at the scene with Peel Regional Police and other EMS * offers court support and transmission of court results to victims of crime * relays information from victims to the Office of the Crown Attorney * monitors bail hearings * advocates on behalf of victims to ensure that victim's rights are upheld and that the required steps are taken to ensure safety for the victim Supportlink/DVERS (Domestic Violence Emergency Response System) - offers enhanced protection, intensive safety planning and on-going counselling for people deemed at high risk of experiencing violence, usually by their estranged partner * offers 9-1-1 one-touch emergency cell phones to summon emergency support on a priority basis * offers residential alarms (installed in a home) that are responded to by Peel Regional Police as a Priority One * assists women (who have been victimized by violence and who choose to leave their assailant) to establish violence-free lives for themselves and their children, by developing personal safety plans with them * monitors progress through frequent interventions that review personal goals and identify possible barriers to success * offers the development of a personal network of support services that work closely with individuals and families to meet the stated goals in their personal contracts * REACH (Resources, Advocacy, Community Help) * offers an information clearinghouse to provide individuals, groups and organizations about resources in the community * distributes REACH packages through the mail or in person at the office * SAFE (South Asian Family Enrichment) Program - provides culturally appropriate services through partnerships between coordinators and mentors who assist women, men and children to eliminate the violence within their families and restore safety to all individuals Diversification Through Volunteers - volunteer recruitment, training, recognition and retention programs facilitate the integration of volunteers into all aspects of the agency's client service and business operations* Victim Quick Response Program offers timely financial support to victims of the most violent crimes who have no other financial resources. | |||
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Crisis Line Mon-Sun 24 hours | |||
| Areas Served | Brampton ; Mississauga | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English ; French ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| info@vspeel.org | ||||
| Website | www.vspeel.org | |||
| Primary Executive | Lana Burchett, Executive Director; Phone: 905-568-8800 ext 7650; Email: lana@vspeel.org | |||
| Volunteer Coordinator | Tammy Rideout, Volunteer Manager; Phone: 905-568-8800 ext 7651; Email: tammy@vspeel.org | |||
| Other Info | ||||
| Alternate Name | DVERS ; SupportLink ; VCARS ; VSOP | |||
| Established | 1985 | |||
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Region of Peel; Peel Regional Police ; Provincial - Ontario. Ministry of Community & Social Services; Ministry of the Attorney Genereal ; United Way ; Foundation - Trillium Foundation | |||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Accompaniment services ; Assaulted women ; Counselling ; Court assistance ; Crime victims ; Crisis intervention ; Cultural communities ; Elder abuse ; Family violence ; Information and referral ; Multiculturalism ; Security systems ; South Asian community ; Telephone support ; Woman abuse | |||
| Broader Terms | Abuse ; Asian community ; Crime victims ; Criminal offences ; Cultural communities ; Electronic equipment ; Equipment ; Home support | |||
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