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About Us

Victim Services of Nipissing District is one of more than 45 Victim Services Ontario agencies located throughout the province. Victim Services Ontario agencies are unique in that they respond to those impacted by all forms of crime and victimization, from non-violent fraud, to violent crimes such as sexual assault, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, homicide and mass violence incidents. Victim Services Ontario may also respond to community members impacted in tragic circumstances such as fatal motor vehicle accidents and suicide.

Upon receiving a request from police, emergency services, community or self-referral, Victim Services Ontario staff assess client needs and offer immediate interventions, such as on scene support, remote support and emotional or practical assistance.

Other services offered by Victim Services Ontario staff include the provision of information, psychosocial education, referrals and linkages to relevant community services and individualized safety planning.

Our Mission

To lessen the emotional trauma experienced by victims by providing immediate practical and emotional support in the event of crime or tragic circumstances.

Victim Services of Nipissing District is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides short-term crisis support to victims of crime and tragic circumstances.

Our service delivery model is client-centred. It is based on empowerment through information, choice and self determination so that individuals can make well informed choices to assist them in their own healing journeys.

Operations

Victim Services of Nipissing District operates under the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and has been serving the Nipissing District since 1997. The area of service for this district covers 17000 square kilometers:

  • South –Trout Creek
  • North – Temagami
  • East – Deux Rivieres
  • West – Warren

Victim Services of Nipissing District is a member of the Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers.

Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers

Board of Directors

A volunteer Board of Directors oversees the management of Victim Services of Nipissing District.

  • Darlene Stone Aro, Chair
  • Jason Whiteley, Vice-Chair
  • Jamie Lynn Sluman, Treasurer
  • Mike Hunter, Director
  • Daniella Northrup, Director
  • Lisa Laxton, Advisor
  • Bill McMullen, Advisor
  • Shelley Batenchuk, Advisor
  • Jesse Mastrangelo, Advisor

To contact the Board of Directors or for more information on Board opportunities email:
[email protected]

or Mail

Chair, Board of Directors
Victim Services of Nipissing District
P.0. Box 1532
135 Princess Street West
North Bay, ON
P1B 8K6