No one expects to be affected by crime or tragedy

If you or someone you care for is affected by such events, you may experience a range of feelings:

Fear

Stress

Isolation

Anger

Helplessness

Shock

Violation

Self-doubt

Disbelief

Anxiety

Depression

Hurt

Airdrie & District Victim Assistance Society (ADVAS) provides support, information and referrals for adults and children affected by:

Domestic Assault

Sudden Death

Theft

Family Violence

Motor Vehicle Collisions

Break and Enter

Sexual Assault

Assault

Fire and more

Our role is to reduce the impact you may experience from a crime or tragedy

 

SUPPORT

ADVAS will listen, comfort and reassure you when the RCMP request our services and during follow up calls. We come to your home, on scene or meet you at the RCMP detachment. ADVAS offers Court Support Services if you are required to make a court appearance.

INFORMATION

You will be given information to help you with your immediate concerns, with your case and through the criminal justice system when charges are laid. ADVAS will ensure you receive timely information regarding:

Arrests

Court Dates

Lead Investigator

Victim Impact Statement

Financial Benefits

Requesting Restitution

Crime Prevention

Safety Planning

and more

REFERRALS

ADVAS will connect you with community supports and provide referral services with other community agencies and organizations such as:

Counseling

Distress Center

Suicide Crisis Lines

Shelters

Medical Examiner

Social Services

Child & Family Services

Other Victim
Assistance Units

and more

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Links to other service providers:

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The following websites links may be of assistance to you:

SUICIDE:

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by suicide, the following links may be of interest to you.  If you need further assistance, please feel free to call Airdrie Victim Services at 403 945-7290.

SEXUAL ASSAULT

If you, or someone you know, have been a victim of sexual assault you may find the following links helpful.  For more assistance, please call Airdrie Victim Services at 403 945-7290.

FAMILY ISSUES

If you or someone in your family is struggling with communication and relationship issues, family law information, civil court applications, the following links may be of interest to you.  If you need further assistance, please feel free to call Airdrie Victim Services at 403 945-7290.

FAMILY VIOLENCE AND BULLYING

Bullying

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by bullying, the following links may be of interest to you.  If you need further assistance, please feel free to call Airdrie Victim Services at 403 945-7290.

Family Violence

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by family violence, the following links may be of interest to you.  If you need further assistance, please feel free to call Airdrie Victim Services at 403 945-7290.

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