Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service

Barrie and Area

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Record #: BAR1543 Last Modified: 27 May 2013 Last Full Update: 27 Mar 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
AddressBarrie Police Service
29 Sperling Dr
Barrie, ON L4M 6K9
 
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LocationBarrie
IntersectionSt Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Office Phone705-725-7025, Ext 2120
Crisis PhoneService can be accessed 24/7 by contacting the local police service at 705-725-7025 and asking them to page VCARS
After Hours PhoneContact the local police service at 705-725-7025 and ask them to page VCARS
Fax705-727-7970
E-Mailbarrie.vcars@csolve.net
Websitebavcars.ca
Contact Information
Mailing Address92 Caplan Ave, Ste 122 
Barrie, ON L4N 0Z7
Primary ContactMarie McCallum, Executive Director; Email: mariem@csolve.net
Alternate ContactYvette Contois, Program Manager
Primary ExecutiveJeanette Jennings, Volunteer Supervisor
Description & Services
DescriptionProvides crisis intervention, emotional support, practical assistance and referral and information of victims of crime or tragedy, on-site, by trained volunteers
HoursOffice: Flexible Hours * Program: 7 days a week, 24hrs a day
DatesYear round
Areas ServedAdjala-Tosorontio ; Barrie ; Blue Mountains ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Clearview ; Collingwood ; Essa ; Innisfil ; Midland ; New Tecumseth ; Oro-Medonte ; Penetanguishene ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny ; Wasaga Beach
EligibilityVictims of crime, tragic circumstances or disasters
ApplicationSelf referral * services at crime scene available through police or emergency services with the consent of the victim
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; Other languages available on request
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible - elevators with audible indicator (Barrie Police Service)
Established1996
ElectionsJanuary