Support for Victims of Crime, Trauma and Tragic Circumstances.

Muskoka Victim Services provides immediate emotional support, practical assistance, crisis intervention, and community referrals for individuals and families affected by crime, tragedy, loss, and traumatic events throughout Muskoka.

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100% of donations to Muskoka Victim Services goes towards supporting victims in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic situation.

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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.

Emergency Response

1-844-762-9945

About Us

Dedicated to Hope, Healing, and Recovery.

Muskoka Victim Services is a not-for-profit community and volunteer based organization working alongside police, fire, EMS, hospitals, and community agencies to support victims of crime, tragic circumstances, trauma, and loss.

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

Family Court Support Worker Program (FCSWP)

Our Crisis Responders work closely with emergency services to provide immediate assistance following crime, traumatic events, sudden loss, and community emergencies.

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, trauma, sudden loss, and other tragic circumstances.

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, tragic circumstances and loss.

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

Type 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 tragedy 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.

Together, we provide support when it is needed most.

Muskoka Victim Services works in partnership with police, fire departments, EMS, healthcare providers, shelters, and community organizations to ensure victims receive timely and effective assistance.

Through coordinated response and compassionate care, we help individuals access immediate support while connecting them to long-term resources that promote healing and recovery.

"Helping victims cope with the impact of crime, trauma, tragic circumstances and loss.."

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