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Organization: Thunder Bay and Area Victim Services - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Phone Numbers: 807-684-1051
After Hours: 807-684-1051
Fax: 807-622-8121
Email: referral@tbavs.ca
Website: www.tbayvictimservices.ca/
Address: 400 Balmoral St Unit 2
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 5G8
Location: Located on the corner of Balmoral St and Cameron St in the mini-mall near ServiceOntario
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Telephone Service Mon-Sun 24 hours


Office hours vary
Service Description: Provides immediate, short term crisis intervention services to individuals affected by crimes and tragedy

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available

Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
  • needs assessment
  • safety planning
  • referrals to community services
  • enhanced support for vulnerable victims
  • assistance with applications to VQRP+

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
-- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
  • Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal and treatment at a recovery facility
  • No direct reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
  • Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
Fees: None
Application: Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self-referral
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Victims of crime and tragic circumstances

VQRP+ -- direct victims, immediate family members, and witnesses in the aftermath of violent crimes
Languages: English ; French

This information was last completely updated on: 9-11-2025


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