Victim Crisis Unit

The Ottawa Police Service Victim Crisis Unit is dedicated to providing crisis intervention and post trauma counseling to victims of crime and tragic circumstances.  Professional Crisis Counselors can provide crisis intervention, assessments, safety planning and referrals to appropriate community partners.  The Victim Crisis Unit works in partnership with Ottawa Victim Services. 

Ottawa Victim Services: is a community based agency that provides emotional support, practical assistance, referrals and advocacy to individuals who have been victimized as a result of a crime or tragic circumstance. Ottawa Victim Services uses trained, dedicated volunteers.  

If you are a victim needing assistance or information, contact the Ottawa Police Service Victim Crisis Unit:

• by phone at 613-236-1222, extension 2223. This is not a 24 hour service.  You may be prompted to leave a message.  Someone will get back to you as quickly as possible. 

Resources

• Dealing with a Death… Information for Survivors
• In your Time of Need - The Victim Crisis Unit     
• Teddybear Program