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- Abuse/Violence Related Support
- Addictions Support
- Bereavement Support
- Condition Specific Care and Health/Disability Support Groups
- Dementia/Alzheimer Supports and Services
- Falls Prevention Programs/Education
- Hospitals and Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology
- Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care and Homemaker Assistance
- Mental Health Services and Adult Protective Services
- Physiotherapy Programs and Rehabilitation
- Physician Referrals and Medical Information Services
- Podiatry/Foot Care
- Walk-In Medical Clinics
- Warmlines and Crisis Lines
- Wellness Programs
Local Community Leisure Guides in Niagara
Community Safety
Safety and Support
Crime Stoppers of Niagara
198 Cushman RdUnit 2 St Catharines, ONL2M 6T3
A program run by volunteers and that is NOT a part of the police. Information supplied to police through this community involvement assists in both solving and preventing crime.
While the fastest and most effective way to report a crime is by calling police directly, Crime Stoppers offers a method of reporting that guarantees anonymity.
Callers to Crime Stoppers can neither be asked nor subpoenaed to appear in court when they supply information to Crime Stoppers.
Cash rewards of up to $2000 are offered to persons who call the program with information that leads to an arrest.
Information can be supplied to Crime Stoppers of Niagara through encrypted web tips or phone tips.
Elder Abuse Program: Providing education to the community and cross sector service industry regarding elder abuse, as well as frauds and scams. Providing a connection to community partners that assist with concerns of elder abuse.
For more information on the educational opportunities and community partners, contact Administrative Coordinator Brooklyn Mercer by email brooklyn@niagaratips.com or call 905-324-8522.
https://www.crimestoppersniagara.ca
Office: 1-800-222-8477
Mon-Sun 24 hours
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: Niagara Gatekeepers Program
60 King St Fort Erie, ONL2A 0G6
A telephone referral service for people to call to help connect an at-risk older adult with services to help them stay safe and independent in their home. Older adults are referred to partnering organizations that can best meet their needs. Services are provided with the consent of the older adult. Information is kept confidential and callers may remain anonymous.
https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/gatekeepers.aspx
Office: 905-684-0968
Administration: 905-984-2621
Seniors Community Programs: 905-980-6000 ext 3865
Fax: 905-984-6409
Referral Line Mon-Sun 8:30 am-8:30 pm
Niagara Sexual Assault Centre
Landmark Building, 43 Church StSuite 503 St Catharines, ONL2R 7E1
Crisis intervention and culturally sensitive counselling, supports and referrals
- a 24 hour telephone crisis line
- individual counselling and support groups
- legal support, advocacy, information, and referrals
- court support, accompaniment and advocacy program
- information on alternatives to legal justice system
- public education and training to end gender based violence in our community
- all services confidential
- Trans/ gender diverse positive environment
Provides support, individual and group counselling to women, men, victims/survivors of human trafficking and others who have experienced rape, sexual assault, incest and childhood sexual abuse * 24 hour crisis support line - offering support/information for recent or past rape, sexual assault and abuse
Individual/group counselling and theme-based workshops for survivors * Support also available for family and friends * Outreach counselling available at several locations throughout Niagara region including Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, and Welland.
Hospital Response Workers provide accompaniment, emotional support and advocacy for victims attending the St Catharines hospital for medical care and/or Sexual Assault Evidence Kit collection (up to 12 days post assault) * Information, accompaniment and referrals to other agencies also available during police investigation and court proceedings
Volunteer Program: Contact office for more information
Public speakers available for community groups and high schools on various topics including: Sexual assault awareness and prevention * Date rape * Sexual harassment * Childhood sexual abuse prevention * Self defense * Sex Trafficking Awareness Programs
Ongoing education program: * Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program for grades 1-6 * Youth Issues Prevention Program for grades 7-8 * Film, handouts and interactive discussions
Workshops available for professionals who come into contact with survivors of sexual assault and/or their families
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Offers support services and short-term counselling to help survivors deal with the impact of abuse and to develop improved coping strategies
Partner agency of Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (West Region)
https://www.niagarasexualassaultcentre.com
carsa@sexualassaultniagara.orgOffice: 905-682-7258
Crisis: 905-682-4584
Crisis: 905-329-4011
Fax: 905-682-2114
Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * Crisis Support Line and Sex Trafficking Crisis Line Mon-Sun 24 hours
Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services - Victim / Witness Assistance Program, St Catharines
Robert S K Welch Courthouse, 59 Church St St Catharines, ONL2R 7N8
Information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over. Services include:
- information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
- needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
- crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
- facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
- information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
- facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
- debriefing and follow-up support
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund (VVFF) -- Helps support victims of violent crime, families of homicide victims and families of motor vehicle fatalities participate more fully in the criminal court process by providing financial assistance and court-based supports for:
- travel to attend key court dates
- language interpretation services
- special accommodations for victims with disabilities, such as real-time captioning
- basic necessities for victims of human trafficking or gun and gang violence while attending for court
https://www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program
Office: 905-685-2671
Fax: 905-685-2673
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services - Victim / Witness Assistance Program, Welland
Welland Courthouse, 102 East Main St Welland, ONL3B 3W6
Information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over. Services include:
- information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
- needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
- crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
- facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
- information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
- facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
- debriefing and follow-up support
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund (VVFF) -- Helps support victims of violent crime, families of homicide victims and families of motor vehicle fatalities participate more fully in the criminal court process by providing financial assistance and court-based supports for:
- travel to attend key court dates
- language interpretation services
- special accommodations for victims with disabilities, such as real-time captioning
- basic necessities for victims of human trafficking or gun and gang violence while attending for court
https://www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program
Office: 905-735-4326
Office: 905-685-2671
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Hamilton Services - Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Ellen Fairclough Bldg; 119 King St W9th Flr Hamilton, ONL8P 4Y7
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) is part of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. It delivers a range of services that safeguard the legal, personal, and financial interests of certain private individuals and estates and protects charitable property in Ontario.
Services include:
- conducting investigations of possible need for public guardianship
- managing financial affairs and making decisions about the personal care of those under public guardianship
- appointing private guardians of property
- arranging legal representation in capacity proceedings
- acting as litigation guardian or legal representative
- administering the estates of deceased Ontario residents
- protecting charitable property
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/pgt
Office: 905-546-8300
Business Line: (905) 546-8300
Toll Free: 1-800-891-0502
Fax: 905-546-8301
TTY: 1-416-314-2687
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Victim Services Niagara - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Niagara Regional Police Services Headquarters, 5700 Valley Way Niagara Falls, ONL2E 1X8
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - 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 eligible incident, may include 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 reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
https://www.victimservicesniagara.on.ca
info@victimservicesniagara.comOffice: 905-688-4111 ext 5084
Crisis: 905-682-2626
Fax: 289-248-1034
Mon-Sun 24 hours