Muskoka Victim Services
29 Manitoba Street P1L 1T8 Bracebridge, ON, Canada

Every day is a new opportunity to move forward with your healing. Be kind to yourself on your journey. Illustration by @creativewannabe_ [Image description: A quote reads, Today is a good day to start again. Around the text are illustrations of bees and flowers.]

Grateful. Appreciative. Indebted. Words do not do justice to how much we value nurses for everything they do for us. They are the unseen heroes who continue to work on the frontlines amid harrowing conditionsand still they show up.... They continue to work the long hours despite the uncertainty of what is to come. They sacrifice time with their families so others can safely return to their families too. Thank you. Thank you a thousand times over. [Image description: Text reads, To the nurses who bring compassion and courage even in these wear times, thank you. In the background are a group of people dressed in nursing scrubs with their hands stacked on top of each other.] #NationalNursingWeek #CNA2021 #WeAnswerTheCall #IKnowANurse #IND2021 #Nurses2021

Thank you to our nominator and to all our community partners for supporting the work we do. It is with our dedicated team of volunteer Crisis Responders and Team Leaders that we can continue to provide emotional and practical support to victims of crime and tragic circumstance.

For National Police Week, Muskoka Victim Services recognizes the important work by our police partners. Thank you for working together with us to keep our communities safe. #PoliceWeekON #NationalPoliceWeek

While Mental Health Week is coming to an end, our work to support victims and survivors continues 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mental health matters 365 days a year and we will always be here to support, to connect, and to empower our community. Illustration: @apeaceofwerk ... [Image description: A colourful circle with nature imagery including flowers and a lady bug. Text inside the circle reads, "Mental Health Matters."]

How many of us have been quietly struggling with our mental health over the last year? Even with initiatives like #MentalHealthWeek and #BellLetsTalk, more and more of us are grappling with the uncertainty, the isolation, the overwhelm of our shared situation. Let’s #GetReal about our emotions. Sharing our very normal feelings of sadness, fear, and worry is hugely important during this unusual time of stress and loss. And if these emotions feel overwhelming and interfere with... your daily life, it is important to reach out to mental health supports. Our team at Muskoka Victim Services can guide you to the resources best suited to your situation. Reach out to us at 1-844-762-9945 or [email protected]. [Image description: Text reads, 1 in 5 Canadians experiences mental illness or a mental health issue in any given year, but 5 in 5 of us that’s all of us has mental health. Statistic from Canadian Mental Health Association.]

It's Women's History Month! Since 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as a time to recognize the contributions of women and girls throughout Canada's history. This year's theme is #BecauseOfYou and celebrates the invaluable achievements of women and girls in Canada. ... We'd love to know how you're celebrating Women's History Month!

Today is Orange Shirt Day, a time when we reflect on the dark history of Indian Residential Schools and how they have affected Indigenous communities for generations. On Phyllis Webstad's first day of residential school, her new orange shirt was taken away. In 2013, Phyllis created Orange Shirt Day to raise awareness about the harm caused by these mandatory schools. Thousands of Indigenous children and youth were sent to the schools and many never returned home. Orange Shirt ...Day is a time to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for the generations of children to come. Every child matters. To learn more about Phyllis' story and Orange Shirt Day, please visit https://www.orangeshirtday.org. #orangeshirtday #everychildmatters

We believe in the power of community. That's why we are honoured to work with an incredible group of community partners to provide crisis response. The Ontario Provincial Police - Central Region is one of our key partners who connect victims with emotional and practical assistance. We work together with the Bracebridge and Huntsville detachments to ensure victims receive the empathy and respect they need during such a difficult time. Thank you for your support and compassion for our community!

Check on a friend or loved one. Not just today, but regularly. It’s worth it. #mentalhealth #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

MVS is honoured to help be part of the launch of this highly needed service in Muskoka. Welcome #MiNDAID ! #youthmentalhealth #muskoka ... https://www.muskokaregion.com//10147505-muskoka-non-prof/

Note: this is specifically applicable during a pandemic. We are not out of this yet ... Stay home. Stay safe.

No one needs to go hungry. Not now. There is help.

Condolences to all the families and the RCMP families who have lost loved ones today in Nova Scotia. Our thoughts are with you all.

Still open. Still available. 1-844-762-9945

Police in Ontario are warning the public about nearly a dozen common scams being run amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ontario Provincial Police said in a news re...lease that fraudsters are "taking advantage of citizens' fear" for their own profit, and that they're doing it in a variety of ways. Here are just a few of the widespread scams that the OPP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are warning about Wednesday: https://www.cbc.ca//opp-covid19-related-scam-update-1.5532 See more

Good update with resources for all during Covid-19 crisis.

We would like to ensure that no one gets missed! If you need help during these challenging times, or just need a starting point, please call or email the Muskoka Victim Services office. Our crisis team will take the time to listen and support you the best we can. We are still here for you. ... *Please Share This Post*

This is a challenging time and staying home is unfortunately not always the safest option in certain households. It is imperative that we all pull together duri...ng this difficult time of social distancing and self-isolation. With limited options for victims to come forward, especially victims of domestic violence, we are also relying on neighbours, friends and family to help keep an eye out and ensure resources are being shared. ONVSP members are still available for support. If you or someone you knows need help, we ask that you please contact your local ONVSP member by telephone or email. For a list of member locations, visit: https://www.victimservicesontario.ca/locations-1 Victim services does not operate solely as a referral service but also provides immediate emotional and practical assistance to individuals in a wide-range of circumstances https://bit.ly/34m9xrS

Are you experiencing anxiety, stress or other mental health challenges? You are not alone. Here are some resources to help.