Halton Regional Police Service, Victim Services Unit

Halton Regional Police Service

Site: Oakville - 20 Division

Service: Victim Services Unit

Record #: OAK0127

Last Full Update: 28 May 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-825-4777 ext 5239
TTY Phone	Toll free 1-800-990-8199
Crisis Phone	Mon-Sun 24 hours 9-1-1
Fax	905-825-9416
E-Mail	victimservices@haltonpolice.ca
Website	www.haltonpolice.ca/en/services-and-reporting/victim-services.aspx
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube
Primary Contact	Michelle Barclay, Victim Services and Volunteer Coordinator; Email: michelle.barclay@haltonpolice.ca
Alternate Contact	Kimberley Clark, Victim Services Unit Administrator; Phone: 905-825-4777 ext 4805; Email: kimberley.clark@haltonpolice.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Specially trained staff and volunteer crisis responders, who work with HRPS offering crisis intervention, emotional support, practical assistance and community referrals to victims of crime and tragedy throughout Halton Region Crisis Intervention Unit is equipped to respond to crisis situations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when requested by a police officer when called upon, volunteers respond where required and provide immediate assistance to serious incidents involving a broad spectrum of physical/psychological trauma, including: sudden death homicide and suicide assault, including sexual assault domestic violence elder abuse robberies motor vehicle collisions Victim Quick Response Program provides quick limited financial assistance to victims of homicide, attempted murder, serious physical assault, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, criminal harassment, child abuse and hate crime for more information, visit OAK0194 Mobile Tracking System a GPS tracking device that acts as a personal alarm for individuals identified as "at risk" of further violence places a priority on victims safety and promotes an improved response to victims Project Lifesaver a program that combines radio technology with a coordinated rapid response to help police locate wandering or missing individuals for more information, visit OAK9152 Vulnerable Person Registry this service allows a family member and/or caregivers of vulnerable persons to submit critical information to Halton Regional Police Service that may be used during an emergency situation for more information, visit OAK0076
Hours	Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm access to unit by request Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Halton Region
Eligibility	Victims of crime and tragedy
Application	No application required
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services ; Current volunteers are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), French, Spanish, West Indian, Afrikaans, Mandarin, Cantonese and Tagalog
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	Halton Regional Police Service Oakville 95 Oak Walk Dr Oakville, ON L6H 0G6
Intersection	Post Rd and Dundas St. E.
Mailing Address	c/o Victim Services Unit
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis ; Mental Health / Addictions
HCSD Sub Heading	In-Person Crisis Resources ; In-Person Specialized Crisis Services ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Victims of Crime Support Programs
Service Categories	Court Orientation Programs ~ Crime Victims ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ; Crime Victim/Witness Counselling ; General Crime Victim Assistance ; Human Trafficking Counselling ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Crime Victims ; Mobile Devices ~ Crime Victims ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Crime Victims

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