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Ottawa. City Operations - Ottawa Police Service - Victim Support Unit

Record #: 90786415 |  Last Full Update: 15 Jul 2024

Description and Services
Description (Service)

Early intervention and crisis intervention

  • assesses needs and provides information on available services and the criminal justice process.
  • offers information on risk and safety needs
  • assists in developing an individual safety plan
  • provides information on potential financial assistance
  • connects with community-based programs for long-term and comprehensive support.offer insights on the impacts of trauma and coping strategies
  • enhanced support for vulnerable victims

The unit works in partnership with Ottawa Victim Services (OVS), a community-based non-profit organization that delivers on-scene response and follow-up services to victims/survivors of crime.

Hours Mon-Fri 8 am-10 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-8 pm
Eligibility Survivor/Victims of crime or tragic circumstances
Languages English, French
Application Access services by calling the intake line or emailing the victim crisis unit
Location & Accessibility
Service Area Ottawa
Address

474 Elgin St
Ottawa, ON K2P 2J6
Canada

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Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office 613-236-1222 ext 2223
Crisis 613-230-6211
Ottawa Victim Services 613-238-2762
TTY 613-760-8100
Email victimcrisisunitintake@ottawapolice.ca
Website https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/reports-and-requests/victim-support-unit.aspx
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