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Organization:
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Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Victim and Witness Assistance Program - Guelph
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Phone Numbers:
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1-888-579-2888
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Address:
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c/o Crown Attorney's Office County of Wellington Courthouse
74 Woolwich St
Guelph, ON
N1H 7J5
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Intersection:
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Woolwich St and Douglas St
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Location:
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Guelph
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
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Service Description:
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Support services and financial programs available to victims, and families of victims, whose lives have been impacted by crime
Services include:- short-term counselling
- needs assessment
- emotional support
- referrals to community agencies
- cases supported include sexual assault, domestic violence and traffic fatalities
Financial support available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call * apply withing 45 days from date of crime for emergency expenses and funeral expenses * apply within 90 days from date of crime for counselling services and related transportation costs
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the direct aftermath of violent crimes
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Languages:
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English * French
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Area Served:
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Guelph and Wellington County areas
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Last Updated:
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10/18/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=215036
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