About Us

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About Us

Support When You Need It Most

Victim Services of Temiskaming & District is a community-based program that provides immediate, confidential support to individuals and families affected by crime or tragedy. Working in partnership with police, emergency services, and local agencies, our team responds quickly to ensure people have access to the help they need during difficult and unexpected situations.

Immediate, confidential support

Guidance, safety planning, and referrals

We assist individuals impacted by a wide range of situations, including violence, sudden loss, and other traumatic events. Our goal is to help reduce the impact of these experiences by providing practical assistance, emotional support, and connections to trusted community resources.

About Our Program

Supporting Individuals and Families Across Temiskaming

Victim Services of Temiskaming & District provides immediate, confidential support to individuals and families affected by crime or tragedy. Our program is community-based and works in partnership with police, emergency services, and local organizations to ensure timely access to assistance when it is needed most.

Our Approach

How We Support Individuals and Families

01. Immediate
Response

When a crime or tragedy occurs, our team is contacted to provide timely, on-site or rapid support alongside police and emergency services.

02. Confidential
Support

We offer a safe, respectful space to listen, provide information, and help individuals understand their options moving forward.

03. Safety Planning
& Guidance

Our team works with individuals and families to develop practical safety plans and provide guidance based on their specific situation.

04. Referrals &
Ongoing Support

We connect individuals to trusted community resources, programs, and services to ensure continued support beyond the immediate response.

Who Is a Victim?

A victim is any person whose life has been affected by a criminal act or traumatic circumstance, regardless of severity. This includes individuals whose personal rights have been violated, as well as family members and survivors who have been impacted by crime or tragedy.

Victim Services of Temiskaming & District is available to support individuals affected by a wide range of situations, including:

✓Assault

✓Criminal Harassment / Stalking

✓Elder Abuse

✓Hate Crime

✓Human Trafficking

✓Missing Persons

✓Sexual Violence

✓Break & Enter

✓Cyber Crime

✓Fire

✓Homicide

✓Intimate Partner Violence

✓Property Crime

✓Sudden Death