Immediate crisis intervention and support for victims of crime and sudden tragedy.

Victim Services Toronto (VST) provides 24/7 on-scene support to crime victims, including crisis intervention, emotional support, and immediate safety planning.

In the aftermath of COVID’s distancing requirements, VST renewed its commitment to showing up in person for victims and their families—at the scene of a crime, at their hospital bedside and in their homes. We’re there, regardless of whether a victim reports an incident to the police.

Currently, based on input from survivors, we’re working to remove barriers that unfairly disqualify victims of crime from accessing the immediate supports they need in the aftermath of a crime or tragedy.

Programs

The only service in Toronto that deploys counsellors wherever and whenever needed to provide trauma-informed, client-centred support in the immediate aftermath of a crime.

Immediate fnancial assistance and practical interventions to support individuals at high risk of experiencing violence or those who experience multiple barriers to accessing services.