North Simcoe Victim Services, Orillia, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

North Simcoe Victim Services

Site: Orillia

Service: Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

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Record #: ORI1929

Last Full Update: 10 Oct 2025

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We are no longer part of the County's Motel Voucher Program

Contacts

Office Phone	705-325-5578
E-Mail	support@ns-vs.com
Website	https://www.ns-vs.com
Social Media	Facebook
Primary Contact	Kim Kneeshaw, Executive Director; Email: exdir@ns-vs.com
Alternate Contact	Sherry Telford, Volunteer Services Coordinator; Email: volunteers@ns-vs.com
Volunteer Coordinator	Phone: ‪
Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Crisis Responders: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Description and Service

Former Name	North Simcoe Victim Crisis Services
Description (Service)	On-site early intervention and crisis intervention. Needs assessment. Safety planning. Referrals to community services. Enhanced support for vulnerable victims. Assistance with applications to VQRP+ Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) is a program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available.
Eligibility	Victims of crime and tragic circumstances. VQRP+ direct victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the aftermath of violent crimes
Application	Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self referral.
Languages	Interpretive Services available
Fees	None
Volunteer Description	To become a volunteer: application form, interview, Police check, three references, 60-hour training (20 sessions), agree to be on-call for a minimum of 2 12-hour shifts per month, and Oath of Confidentiality required.Training: starts in the Fall, throughout the year

Location Information

Areas Served	Beaverton ; Chippewas of Rama First Nation ; Gravenhurst ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Rama ; Ramara ; Severn
Description (Site)	Cross street: Old Barrie Rd and University Ave
Located In Community	Orillia
Address & Map	1 University Ave Orillia, ON Canada L3V 0Y7 View Google Map
Intersection	Old Barrie Rd and University Ave
Mailing Address	1 University Ave Orillia, ON Canada L3V 0Y7
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Record Details

Print Material

Pamphlets on: Elder Abuse, Death and Suicide, Attempted Suicide, Domestic Violence, Break and Enter, Robbery, Sexual assault, Motor Vehicle Accidents

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