Assault Abuse and Victim Services

VASoc provides assistance to victims of crime and/or tragic circumstances. We offer emotional support, practical assistance and community referral information to victims and their families. 

VASoc offers a variety of crisis intervention services to persons affected by crime and/or tragedy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Teams of trained staff and volunteer crisis support workers can provide assistance at a safe location or by telephone.

Witnessing or being involved in an accident, assault, robbery or violent incident are just a few examples of traumatic experiences that can upset us in a number of different ways. Each person reacts differently to a traumatic experience. There is no right or wrong way to respond. 

A person's reaction to trauma may depend on the amount of trauma a person has experienced in their lifetime and the support they receive. Family members, friends, and others involved may also experience trauma. 

VASoc can support victims of:

• assault
• elder abuse
• fire
• fraud/theft
• criminal harassment
• hate crime 
• homicide
• human trafficking
• intimate partner violence
• motor vehicle collision
• property crime
• sexual assault
• sudden death
• tragic circumstances

For more information, contact VASoc at 519-537-2824 or visit their website.

Domestic Abuse Service of Oxford (DASO)

Intimate Partner Violence Is Everyone’s Issue.

Domestic Abuse Services Oxford is committed to ending gender-based violence and helping families make the transition to lives free from violence and abuse.

Vision: A world with gender equity for all.

Mission: To provide effective, efficient, and accountable services for women and children who have been impacted by gender-based violence in Oxford County.

Values: CARE - Communication, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment.

Guiding Principles 

• We are feminists advocating for women’s rights and gender equality.
• We facilitate collaboration.
• We are effective and accountable.
• We are responsive to service user and community needs.
• Our services and programs are responsive and innovative.
• We are community leaders on the issues of domestic violence, sexual violence and homelessness.
• We foster a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement.

For more information, contact DASO at 519-539-7488 or visit their website.

Home is not a safe place for everyone.

You Are Welcome Here

We have supported over a thousand women* and children, leave abusive situations. You will find our 20 townhouses in a quiet Woodstock neighborhood, that is close to stores and many amenities.

* Ingamo homes supports women and transgender individuals.

Your children are welcome here

Children are resilient and are able to bounce back quickly. We offer numerous programs and one-on-one support to kids and youth of all ages. We have also partnered with incredible organizations that can provide mentorship opportunities.

For more information, contact Ingamo Homes at 519-421-0383 or visit their website.