News & Events

The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone. All of us are aware of the affects it has on our body, however it is important...

From everyone here at Victim Services Wellington, we hope you all have a safe and happy August long weekend!

#LongWeekend...

Victim Services Wellington believes that our community needs to be informed on the Vulnerable Persons Registry and its benefits. The goal of the Vulnerable Persons...

Today we acknowledge and give hope to those who have fallen victim to human trafficking worldwide and here at home. Many don’t know that human...

We are one step closer to getting our volunteers back on scene and into the Guelph/Wellington communities. We would like to thank emergency services for...

As technology continues to evolve and our security systems become more intelligent, you may think it has become more difficult to break into cars or...

Incoming #FeelGoodFriday post!

Victim Services Wellington staff are officially back in the office, although we are working staggered shifts. We...

Guelph Police Service announced today that they have arrested a man who has committed a series of mortgage frauds spanning between 1995-2014, with at least...

The terms "mental illness" and "addiction" relate to a variety of disorders that can have an affect on mood, thinking and behaviour. Some examples include...

As temperatures reach 30°C by the end of the week it is important to remember that you should never leave your pet in a parked...

Online luring has become a major issue lately, especially with teenagers and young adults. Unfortunately, predators have taken advantage of the COVID-19 situation and the...

As we posted a few weeks ago 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington made a very generous donation to VSW. In this Picture we have...

As we have clarified before, Victim Services Wellington receives majority of our funding from the Ministry of the Attorney General. They have a highly informative...

Who is a victim? At VSW we define a victim as: any person whose life has been affected by a criminal act, tragic circumstance or...

• Try to monitor your children’s devices, no one should be using dating apps unless they are 18+.

• Don’t share any...

The Victim Quick Response Program Plus (VQRP+) is funded by the Victims and Vulnerable Persons Division of the Ministry of the Attorney General to support...

We are spending more time inside these days due to the ever changing COVID-19 pandemic. This leads to more time spent on the internet and...

Victim Services Wellington would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Canada Day!

#CanadaDay #VictimServices

VSW has seen a rise in romance scam victims in the last few weeks. We would like to remind everyone that this could happen to...

Victim Services Wellington would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Guelph Police Service. They have been consistent partners over the years and...

Elora House is an organization that VSW works very closely with and we often make human trafficking referrals to. This program is near and dear...

How much time have you been spending on your social media accounts in the last few months? We realize people who have been social distancing...

Victim Services Wellington would like to share an update with the Guelph/Wellington Community. From April 1st to June 19th we have seen a 36 percent...

Last week Victim Services Wellington received an incredibly generous donation from 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington. From everyone at VSW we thank you! This...

Unfortunately this year due to COVID-19, Synergenics and VSW have decided it would be safest to postpone the 20th Annual Paul Smith Memorial Golf Tournament....

Today we wanted to show our appreciation for the SPIRA Fire Victim Relief Fund. SPIRA Fire Victims Relief Fund was created by the employees and...

Did you know there is a Victims’ Bill of Rights? This is considered an “Act Respecting Victims of Crime” and this law was enacted on...