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A district-wide
program dedicated to assisting all victims of domestic violence,
sexual assault and stalking.
705-645-6117
The SupportLink
program provides a wireless phone unit, preprogrammed to 911 and
comprehensive safety planning to male and female victims, 18 years
of age and older, who are at high risk of personal danger because
of:
- Domestic
Assault
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
Services
The SupportLink
program, delivered by Muskoka Victim services, is designed to provide
victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking with:
- Assistance
to develop a personal safety plan
- Training
on the use of the wireless phone unit and maintaining charged
batteries
- Information
about, and referrals to other services for longer term help and
counseling
- Ongoing
follow-up to ensure safety planning is as current as possible
- Safety Planning
SupportLink
is committed to helping victims of domestic violence, sexual assault
and stalking through:
- Increased,
easier access to 911
- More safety
options
- Greater
sense of safety
- Increased
mobility
SupportLink
assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking
to learn more about:
- Safety planning
- Using the
wireless phone safely
- Safety while
traveling
- Safety while
at work
- Safety while
at home
- Safety through
court orders
- Safety through
communication
Qualifying
for SUPPORTLINK Assistance
A male or female
victim at risk of personal danger because of domestic violence,
sexual assault or stalking, can apply to the SupportLink program
provided they are 18 years of age or older. They may be eligible
if:
- They do
not already have a wireless phone
- They have
reported or are prepared to report the situation to the police
- They are
not living with the accused
- They are
willing to abide by all existing protective orders
- They are
willing to work with the SupportLink Coordinator in preparing
a personal safety plan
- They are
willing to maintain contact with the Coordinator and accept the
terms of the usage agreement
- They are
willing to maintain contact with the Coordinator and accept the
terms of the usage agreement
- They have
reasonable grounds to believe they are at risk and they understand
the limitations of the phone – such as the possibility of
dead zones
To apply or
for more information, please call:
705-645-6117
1-866-297-5557
or contact
Muskoka Victim Services
705-645-5444 or 1-877-224-2217
Funded by the
Ministry of the Attorney General
Corporate Partners:
Rogers AT & T
Ontario Provincial Police &
Ericsson Comm. INC.
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