Record Details

Public Comments

Satellite Office located in Brantford and Simcoe (see separate listing) and Satellite courts located in Brantford and Simcoe (see separate listing)

Service Details

Hours

Hours vary

Areas Served Haldimand County
Eligibility Victims and witnesses of intimate partner abuse/domestic violence, child physical and sexual abuse, sexual assault (including historical sexual assault and human trafficking) * families of homicide victims, families of motor vehicle fatalities * elderly victims, victims with disabilities, victims of hate crime * Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- eligibility determined on case-by-case basis
Application

Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral

Languages English ; French
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Cayuga
Address & Map
10 Echo St W
Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

COVID19 Update: Court case backlog -- clients may experience difficulties contacting local offices and should leave a message with return phone number; VWAP staff will return voicemail as soon as possible Information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process

  • services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
  • case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions)
  • court preparation
  • needs assessment
  • emotional support
  • crisis intervention
  • referrals to community agencies

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund

  • financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court
  • travel arrangements and expenses
  • language interpretation
  • real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-772-6129
Toll Free Phone 1-866-843-9721
Website services.findhelp.ca/ovss