What We Do
We are unique in that we are the only agency in Toronto providing immediate on- site crisis, trauma, safety & support services to victims of crime and sudden tragedies.
We help victims cope in the following situations:
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Assault
- Assault
- Homicide
- Suicide
- Elder Abuse
- Workplace or Motor Vehicle Fatalities/Accidents
- Gun Violence
- Hostage Situations
- Sudden Deaths
- Disasters or Crises Affecting Entire Communities
- Home Invasions
- Robbery/Fraud
- Abduction
- Hate Crime
Services We Provide:
- Immediate on-site support and crisis intervention operating 24/7
- Assessment of victim’s needs
- Referrals or Linkages to agencies and resources in the victim’s local community
- Brief Trauma Counselling
- Advocacy
- Violence Prevention
- Safety Services
- Outreach
- Education
- Assistance with Managing Bureaucracies
- Practical Assistance
(Crisis) Line: (416) 808-7066
Caring Through Community
The Victim Services Program of Toronto's Caring Through Community video features Chief William Blair of Toronto Police Service, Homicide Detective Michael Barsky and victim testimonials.
MAKE A DONATION:
Thanks to generous individuals like you, Victim Services Toronto was able to assist close to 20,000 people last year.
DID YOU KNOW?
Our 150 extensively trained community volunteers provide more than 20,000 hours
of direct services along side our crisis counselors.
We are on the job 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We serve almost 20,000 people each year.
We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, and currently represent over 35 languages within the agency.
AWARDS
Victim Services Toronto is a proud recipient of the prestigious Provincial Victims Assistance Award presented jointly by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the Ontario Ministry of Attorney General.
