is a referral based program, for high risk victims of:

• Domestic violence
• Sexual assault
• Stalking

The Supportlink Program provides three main services to the Ottawa area:

• An extensive, personalized safety plan
• A pre-programmed 911 cell phone for eligible clients.
• Ongoing support through contact with the Coordinator to provide referrals to community resources and to update the personal safety plan.

Referrals must come from Victim Crisis Unit, Victim/Witness Assistance Program, Resource Centres, Shelters and other services that support victims.

Eligibility Criteria for a 911 cell phone:

• Victim does not own a personal cell phone
• Victim has made a formal complaint to the police.

• Victim has a court order or are in the process of applying for one.
• Victim is not living with the accused.
• Victim has reasonable grounds to believe they are at risk.
• Victim is willing to cooperate with the police and report any further occurrences  of violence and/or threats.
• Victim is willing to have ongoing contact with the Supportlink Coordinator

Supportlink is a joint initiative of the Ministry of the Attorney General- Ontario Victim Services Secreteriat, Ericsson Canada and Rogers AT&T Wireless administered by Victim Assistance Service of Ottawa-Carleton.

The Supportlink program provides safety planning to any victim of domestic violence, sexual assualt or stalking whether they qualify for a 911 phone or not.

Supportlink Coordinator: Alison Holmes
Telephone: (613) 569-8765