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COMMUNITY CONNECTION, CRISIS SUPPORT

ABOUT VSW

Victim Services Wellington (VSW) believes every victim has the right to heal from a crime or tragic circumstance. Our services create opportunities to heal, foster hope and to promote a safer and healthier community.

VSW has been in operation since 1997. Our volunteers are trained extensively in communication, crisis intervention, traumatic stress and victim’s issues. Working in cooperation with the Police, Fire and other emergency services within Guelph and Wellington County, we ensure our community’s needs are met 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

VSW provides support, referrals, safety planning, advocacy and education services that are designed with a victim centred approach. We accept referrals from community agencies and/or self-referrals. If you are a victim and wish not to report to police we respect that and will still provide support.

Our on-scene assistance and referrals may include such incidents as:

  • Abuse and Assault
  • Domestic Violence
  • Personal Injury
  • Missing Persons
  • Arson and Fire
  • Accidents
  • Robbery
  • Harassment/Stalking
  • Bereavement
  • Suicide/Sudden Death
  • Homicide

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Callise Loos, President
Cynthia Chen, Vice Chair
Ashley Ferguson, Secretary
Christina Giles, Treasurer

Jacob Unger, Member
Scott Grover, Member
Jennifer Muli, Member
Jamie Power, Member

Heidi Pautsch, Member
Mary-Kate Brown, Member
Mike Davis, Member

VICTIM SERVICES WELLINGTON STATS

Volunteer Hours
26,856
Police Referrals
1649
Total referrals made to VSW
1947
Total number of clients served
2444
Human Trafficking victims assisted
36
Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence
1197
VQRP + Spending
317,589

The statistics above reflect 2025-2026 operations.