Victim Services of Renfrew County

Description

Victim Services of Renfrew County Inc. is a 24/7 non-profit volunteer based organization which assists police and other emergency services in providing emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced a crime, tragic life event or community disaster.
In general, we offer: •Confidential, non-judgmental crisis support and practical assistance •On-site support - at the time of the incident - to someone who has experienced a crime, tragic life event, or community disaster - at the time of the incident - we are there for 5 minutes or 5 hours - however long we are needed •We offer follow up contact to check in with the individual a few days later to see how they are doing and if we can be of any further assistance •We also offer short term support over the telephone during office hours - this can be requested by the community at large, without a referral •Because we are a short term crisis response program, we also offer referrals to existing community agencies for longer term support •We provide support to friends and family members of someone who has been victimized by crime or tragedy and in order to provide a better understanding of what their loved one may be going through •We provide public education and awareness on related issues •We have an extensive volunteer screening, training and support program to allow us to do all of the above •We are also currently involved in a Ministry Pilot Project that provides specific immediate financial assistance to victims of serious violent crime, this is called the Victim Quick Response Program and it is designed to assist individuals when there is no other financial resource for specific assistance that may be required •It is important to note that our service is free to all residents of Renfrew County and it is based on consent