SUPPORTLINK - Wireless Phone Program
 
SupportLink is a joint initiative of the Ministry of the Attorney General, Rogers AT+T Wireless, and Ericsson Canada. The program provides comprehensive safety planning, follow-up telephone contact and where appropriate, a wireless cell phone, preprogrammed to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency situation.

SupportLink wireless cell phones are issued to victims, both female and male, 18 years of age and older, who are at high risk of personal danger because of:

Domestic Violence

Sexual Assault

Criminal Harassment/ Stalking

VICTIM SERVICES Hastings, Prince Edward and Lennox& Addington Counties delivers the SupportLink program in the Counties of Lennox & Addington, Prince Edward , and Hastings. The program is designed to provide victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment and stalking with:

Assistance in developing a personal safety plan with a focus on: home, work, traveling, court orders, communication, wireless phone.

Training on the use of the wireless phone unit and about maintaining charged batteries.

Information about and referrals to other services for longer term assistance and support

Frequent telephone follow up to ensure safety planning and information is as current as possible

 

ELIGIBILITY

18 years of age or older.

Have reported the situation to the local police service.

Have reasonable grounds to believe that they are at risk.

Not residing with with the accused

Using and abiding by all protective orders or seeking protective orders.

Willing to work with and maintain contact with the SupportLink Coordinator in preparing a personal safety plan.

Do not already have a cell phone.

Understand the limitations of the wireless phone.
   

 
* Safety Planning is available to anyone who does not meet the eligibility criteria.
Client Referral
Referrals to the SupportLink Program may be made through the community resource agencies such as Victim Services, Shelters, Crown Attorneys, Police Services, Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault Response Program, Sexual Assault Centres, or other agencies that assist individuals who are at risk of personal violence.

Contact the SupportLink Coordinator: (613) 354-0894 or Toll Free: 1 (866) 680-9972