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Victim Services of
Windsor and Essex County
Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County is a non-profit charitable organization (#892738188) designed to assist the police in meeting the needs of victims of crime and other tragic circumstances. Services offered are free of charge as they are an extension of the services offered by the police and other emergency service personnel.
Our Mission:
To assist victims of crime or tragedy by providing emotional support, information, and referrals in partnership with emergency and community service providers.
Objective:
Ø Support for victims of crime or tragedy
Ø Confidential, compassionate support in the immediate aftermath of a crisis.
Ø Support and advocacy for victims, families, and witnesses of trauma, accidents, violent crimes and disasters.
Ø Crisis and disaster response teams
Ø Information on trauma reactions
Ø Referrals to other community supports
Ø Crime prevention strategies
Ø Information on investigation and judicial processes
Ø Public education on trauma and victims’ issues
Ø Self referrals accepted; arrange home visit/assessment
Eligibility:
Victims of crime or tragedy (victims, witnesses, survivors and the bereaved)
Funding:
Services are funded by The Ontario Victim Services Secretariat
Donations:
If you wish to make a contribution, please make cheques payable to: VICTIM SERVICES OF WINDSOR AND ESSEX COUNTY.
Tax receipts will be provided for donations over ten dollars
A member agency of:
ONVSP – Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers
CAVA – Canadian Association for Victim Assistance
NOVA – National Organization for Victim Assistance
ATSS – The Association of Traumatic Stress Specialist
  
Victim Services PO Box 910 Essex ON N8M 2Y2 Phone: 723-2711 Fax: 723-2010
Toll Free: 1-888-732-6228 Support Link Line: 919-2710 MulticulturalVictim Liaison: 255-1127 x-24
Leamington Satellite Office: 322-2331
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