Confidential support is available. You are not alone.

Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

You Are Not Alone. Support Is Here.

Immediate Support When You Need It

You Don’t Have To Face Difficult Times Alone

If you or someone you care about has been affected by crime or tragedy, support is available. Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario provides confidential assistance, emotional support, safety planning, and connections to local resources to help you move forward.

Our Support Process

How We Help After Crime or Tragedy

01. Immediate Response

Support may begin shortly after a crime or tragedy occurs. Our team is available to provide compassionate assistance and help you understand your options.

02. Understanding Your Needs

We take time to learn about your situation, identify immediate concerns, and discuss supports that may help improve safety and wellbeing.

03. Support & Connections

You may receive emotional support, safety planning, practical guidance, and referrals to trusted community programs and resources.

04. Ongoing Assistance

Support doesn’t always end after the initial conversation. We help connect individuals and families with additional services and next steps when needed.

Available Supports

How We Help After Crime or Tragedy

Support services may include needs assessments, practical assistance, referrals to community and government resources, safety planning, eligibility support for VQRP+, enhanced support services, community sessions, and ongoing follow-up when needed.

Compassionate Assistance

Support That Meets You Where You Are

The Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario Program provides client-centred, culturally responsive support for individuals and families affected by crime or tragedy. Assistance may include emotional support, safety planning, practical guidance, referrals, and help accessing available programs and services.

You are not alone through this process.

24/7 emergency response support.
Practical guidance.
Community connections.

Immediate Assistance
Safety Planning
VQRP+ Support
Community Referrals