FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
As a victim/survivor of a sexual assault, there are financial options available.
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) The OPS and its VSU work in collaboration with Ottawa Victim Services. The Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP+) is made available by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and is administered by Ottawa Victim Services. This program provides short-term financial assistance to victims in the aftermath of specific crimes such as sexual assault, historical child sexual abuse, non-consensual distribution of intimate images, and voyeurism.
Eligible expense categories that may be accessed through the VQRP+ include:
‣ Safety expenses ‣ Home safety ‣ Cellular phones ‣ Practical assistance expenses and basic necessities ‣ Meals and groceries ‣ Emergency dependent and pet care ‣ Eyeglasses and exams ‣ Dental ‣ Aids for victims living with disabilities ‣ Interpretation services ‣ Government and medical documents
‣ Travel and associated expenses ‣ Crime scene clean-up
‣ Counselling services, traditional Indigenous health services and associated transportation expenses ‣ Support for victims with serious injuries
There are specific eligibility guidelines for this program. To find out whether you qualify for this program, contact Ottawa Victim Services at 613-238-2762 or ask your OPS VSU counsellor to make a referral to them.
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