General Information
Answers about getting support, how our services work, volunteering and giving.
Referrals are made primarily through Ontario Provincial Police and other emergency services. Self-referrals are welcomed. Call 1-844-762-9945 or email mvs@muskokavs.ca.
Immediate on-site crisis response is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Yes. Muskoka Victim Services is a completely confidential service. Volunteers swear an oath of confidentiality, and all staff, volunteers and board members undergo a criminal record check.
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Crime (including assault, sexual assault, criminal harassment, homicide, fraud and human trafficking), personal or family crisis (such as sudden death, fire, disaster and serious collisions), abuse including elder abuse, and property crime. See the full list.
The provincial Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) can help with some essential expenses after a violent crime. It is a program of last resort and eligibility requirements apply. Learn about VQRP+.
If you have experienced domestic violence and are involved in family court in Bracebridge, our Family Court Support Worker Program can help. Workers don’t give legal advice. About the program.
By the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and through private donations. View our financial statements.
You must be 19 or older, pass a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check, complete 42 hours of mandatory training, have a safe and reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s licence and at least $1,000,000 auto liability insurance. The minimum commitment is one year, with three 12-hour on-call shifts per month. Volunteer details.
The Board has openings for up to five Directors. It meets at least nine times a year, and Directors give about five to ten hours a month. About the Board.
Charitable tax receipts are issued for donations over $20.00. Our Registered Charity Number is 867765943RR0001.
Program initiatives such as volunteer training, volunteer expenses, uniforms and community education. Ways to donate.
Contact our office at 1-844-762-9945 or mvs@muskokavs.ca. We will share our complaint policy and procedure and help you through the process. See the Contact page for details.
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