Victim Services Society of Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and District

The Victim Services Society of Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and District, through their dedicated volunteers and staff provides supportive assistance and crisis intervention to individuals and communities affected by trauma, crime and natural disasters, as well as preventative education to the public.

 

Our team of trained and experienced volunteer advocates is here to help. We provide support, information and appropriate referrals to help you deal with the crisis.

 

Our services are free and confidential. We're here to help.

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What kind of help does Victim Services provide?

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Crisis Intervention: We provide effective crisis response to meet your immediate needs and reduce the stress and confusion you may be experiencing. Our short-term crisis intervention program offers practical help. Some examples of which are:

• Assistance to call family or friends
• Emergency transportation to a shelter
• Information on what is happening and what will happen next
• Transport to medical facilities
• Safety strategies
• Referral to other sources for immediate assistance

 

 

No one needs to suffer alone. We're here to help.

• Counselling and community agency(s) referrals: We provide referrals to other relevant services including medical, social, psychological or legal services. Victim Services is NOT a counselling service.

• Police liaison: The RCMP provides a liaison member in order to enhance communication between the organizations. The Victim Services Society partners with the local police and operates out of the RCMP Detachment.

• Court support: During the investigation and court process, victims of crime can receive information from Victim Services about:
  • Emergency protection orders
  • Criminal justice process
  • Probation and parole information
  • Victim Impact Statements, Financial Benefits, and Restitution

 

 

For victims of violence, crime and tragedy. We're here to help.

• Additional information: Victims of crime can also ask us for assistance with court orientation, court accompaniment and courtroom preparation. We can help obtain important information about -
  • Case status
  • Arrest status
  • Pre-trial release information
  • Victim impact statement
  • Restitution forms
  • Financial benefits application
  • Community resources

We're not here to judge. We're here to help.

No one should be alone in the time of crisis or trauma! One call is all it takes. Representatives from the Victim Services Society will be there with you from the time of first response by police to the disposition of the case by the courts and follow-up.

You don’t have to go through this alone.