Caledon \ Dufferin Victim Services

Orangeville Office

Record #: CWL0711
Last Modified: 15 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 20 Oct 2023

Record Details

Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/cdvictimservices 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cdvs_vcao 
Website: www.cdvs.ca
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Description & Services

Alternate Name VCAO, Victim Quick Response Program, CDVS
Description The Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario Program (VCAO) provides support for individuals affected by crime and tragic circumstance that is victim centered and culturally competent  
 
The menu of services offered by the program includes:  
 
•24/7 on scene crisis intervention 
•addressing immediate safety concerns 
•community information sessions 
•practical assistance 
•needs assessment 
•development of personalized service plans 
•safety planning 
•the provision of information 
•referrals to counselling and relevant community and government support services and follow up contact 
•staff and volunteers provide free, confidential and non-judgmental support 
 
Immediate financial support is also available to eligible victims of specific crimes through the Victim Quick Response Program 
 
Information about police and court procedure as well as court monitoring and accompaniment is available through our agency 
 
The services may be provided in person or by telephone
Hours Daily 24 hours
Areas Served Dufferin County
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up
Fees None
Languages English - Responders are proficient in several languages

Contact Information

Address & Map
c/o Orangeville OPP Detachment
390 C Line
Orangeville, ON L9W 3Z8
Intersection C Line and Richardson Road
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone Dufferin Office 519-942-1452; Caledon Office 905-951-3838
Fax 905-951-2772
Crisis Phone 905-951-3838
Toll Free Phone 1-888-742-6496
E-Mail info@cdvs.ca
Website www.cdvs.ca
Primary Contact Gail Smith, VCAO and Program Coordinator; Email: gs@cdvs.ca
Primary Executive Dorothy Davis, Executive Director; Email: dd@cdvs.ca

Other Details

Established 1991
Elections AGM (June)
Funding City / Town - Dufferin County ; Regional / Municipal - Dufferin County; Peel Region ; Federal - Ministry of Attorney General ; United Way - of Peel Region
Service Level (50) Non Profit

Subjects

Subjects Assaulted Men ; Crime victims ; Crisis intervention ; Disaster services ; Elder abuse ; Sexual assault