Victim Services of Simcoe County

Site: Barrie

Service: Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

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Record #: BAR1543
Last Modified: 04 Feb 2026
Last Full Update: 11 Oct 2023

Description

Description (Service)

24/7 assistance when requested by police or an agency with which the VCAO Program has a protocol

  • practical assistance needs assessment
  • referrals to relevant community and government support services
  • support to assess victim/survivor eligibility and assist them to collect documentation to apply to the VQRP+
  • safety planning provision of information
  • enhanced support, particularly for victims/survivors of human trafficking and other vulnerable populations
  • community support sessions
  • client follow-up

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+ -- program of last resort providing short-term assistance to victims/survivors to increase immediate safety and lessen the impact of a violent crime by offering

  • financial assistance for crime scene clean-up, transportation, and counselling services, including traditional Indigenous health services
  • also offers enhanced supports for victims/survivors of human trafficking, victims/survivors of serious injuries, and families affected by homicide
  • additional aid may be offered to victims of human trafficking may include storage lockers, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility

Service Details

Hours Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Adjala-Tosorontio ; Barrie ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Essa ; Innisfil ; Midland ; New Tecumseth ; Oro-Medonte ; Penetanguishene ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny ; Wasaga Beach
Eligibility Victims of crime and tragic circumstances; children under 16 years of age required consent/permission from a parent or guardian

VQRP+ -- victims of direct crime, immediate family members, and witnesses of violent crimes who do not have personal, public, or private support for VQRP+ expenses
Applicants must first try to connect with available community resources before applying
Application Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self-referral
Languages English; French - Reception, Website, Programs, Publications; Other - Other languages available on request
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Barrie Emergency Services Campus
110 Fairview Rd
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 8X8
Intersection Hwy 400 and Essa Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible - elevators with audible indicator (Barrie Police Service)

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-725-7025 Ext 2120
After Hours Phone 1-866-923-3938
E-Mail info@VictimServicesSimcoe.ca
Website https://victimservicesofsimcoecounty.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victimcrisis
Primary Contact Marie McCallum, Executive Director; Phone: 705-436-2141 ext 2022; Email: mmccallumbps110@outlook.com
Mailing Address Victim Services of Simcoe County; 
132 Commerce Park Dr, Unit K, Suite 122 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 0Z7

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