Support for Victims of Crime and Tragic Circumstance.

Muskoka Victim Services provides immediate emotional support, practical assistance, crisis intervention, and community referrals for individuals and families affected by crime and tragic circumstance throughout Muskoka.

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Immediate Support

Emotional and practical assistance available 24 hours a day.

Community Referrals

Connecting individuals with local programs and support services.

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1-844-762-9945

About Us

Dedicated to Hope, Healing, and Recovery.

Muskoka Victim Services is a non-profit, community- and volunteer-based organization working alongside police, fire, EMS, hospitals, and community agencies to support victims of crime and tragic circumstance.

We provide immediate crisis intervention, practical assistance, safety planning, and referrals to community resources that help individuals move forward following difficult life events.

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What We Do

Three kinds of support

Our Crisis Responders work closely with emergency services to provide immediate assistance following crime and tragic circumstance.

Crisis Intervention

Immediate emotional support and crisis stabilization following traumatic events.

Crisis Intervention

Our trained Crisis Responders provide immediate emotional support, crisis stabilization, and guidance to individuals and families affected by crime and tragic circumstance.

Practical Assistance

Help accessing emergency needs including food, transportation and accommodations.

Practical Assistance

We help address urgent needs by providing information, resources, and support for emergency accommodations, transportation, food, safety planning, and other immediate concerns during times of crisis.

Referrals

Connections to counselling, shelters, legal services and community resources.

Referrals

We connect individuals with trusted community resources, including counselling services, shelters, victim assistance programs, healthcare providers, legal supports, and long-term recovery services.

VCAO Services

Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO)

VCAO assists police and emergency services in providing short-term emotional support and practical assistance to victims of crime and tragic circumstance.

Volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help individuals cope with trauma, access community resources, and navigate difficult situations with care and compassion.

What We Offer

Types of Trauma MVS Works With

Assault Victims

Support following physical assault, violence, and victimization.

Sexual Assault

Compassionate crisis response and referrals to specialized resources.

Human Trafficking

Immediate support and assistance for victims requiring safety and resources.

Criminal Harassment

Guidance, support, safety planning, and community referrals.

Sudden Death

Assistance for individuals and families facing unexpected loss.

Medical Crisis

Support during traumatic medical emergencies and critical incidents.

Property Crime

Support following robbery, vandalism, theft, and break-ins.

Family Crisis

Assistance during disasters, accidents, fires, and tragic circumstances.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Support and protection for individuals experiencing abuse, control, violence, or coercion.

Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Support and protection for individuals affected by violence, discrimination, abuse, or exploitation based on gender.

Why Choose Us

We stand beside victims during difficult times.

Experiencing crime or tragic circumstance can be overwhelming. Our trained Crisis Responders provide confidential support, practical assistance, and referrals that help lessen the impact of trauma and connect individuals with resources for recovery.

Compassionate Support

Providing emotional care and reassurance during crisis situations.

Community Connections

Helping individuals access services and resources throughout Muskoka.

Crisis Support & Community Resources

Access information about crisis support services, community resources, safety planning, victim assistance programs, and referrals available throughout Muskoka.