North Simcoe Victim Crisis Services

SupportLink Wireless Phone Programme
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Record #: ORI1440 Last Modified: 27 Aug 2012 Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
LocationOrillia
Address NotesOPP Orillia Detachment
IntersectionPeter St S and Colborne St
Office Phone705-323-9260 * VCARS 705-325-5578
Fax705-323-9869
E-Mailsupportlink@encode.com
Websitewww.nsvcs.on.ca
Contact Information
Mailing Address66 Peter St S 
Orillia, ON L3V 5B1
Primary ContactLinda, SupportLink Coordinator
Alternate ContactPatricia, Executive Director
Description & Services
DescriptionThe SupportLink Wireless Phone program is administered by North Simcoe Victim Crisis Service and is to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, criminal harrasment and stalking. The SupportLink program provides: A specially preprogrammed phone to 911, extensive safety planning, ongoing follow-up to ensure safety planning is current and complete as possible, information and referral to other services for longer term help counselling and Court Support.
HoursProgram: Mon-Sun 24 hours * Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedOrillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Ramara ; Severn ; Mnjikaning First Nation
BoundariesNorthern portion of Oro-Medonte Twp
EligibilityTo qualify for SupportLink victim must have reported situation to the Police, not be living with the accused, have reasonable grounds for feeling at risk, be willing to abide with all protective orders, be willing to work with the SupportLink coordinator in preparing a Personal Safety Plan, be willing to maintain contact with the Coordinator.
ApplicationPolice, Emergency Service or Self Referral
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Dutch ; Ojibway
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Print MaterialBooklets on Elder Abuse, Death and Suicide, Attempted Suicide, Domestic Violence, B & E Robbery, Sexual assault, Motor Vehicle Accidents.