*If you are a victim and require our assistance immediately, please call 911 or click here for online resources.  If you are the police and require our services, please call our confidential pager number.

What is VCARS - Lanark County?

• VCARS - Lanark County operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 

• VCARS - Lanark County staff and trained volunteers provide emotional support, practical assistance and an information and referral program, on-site or by telephone. 

• VCARS - Lanark County's role is to assist victims in identifying immediate needs, available options for support, and providing referrals to community agencies for longer term assistance and support.  

• VCARS - Lanark County works in partnership with local police services (Smiths Falls Police Service, Perth Police Service, Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police). 

• VCARS - Lanark County is a not-for-profit, charitable organization, funded by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, Ontario Victim Services Secretariat, monies derived from the Victims’ Justice Fund. 

• VCARS - Lanark County is a member of the Ontario Network of Victim Services.

• VCARS - Lanark County services are offered free of charge and are based on the concept of 'Neighbours Helping Neighbours, Community Helping Community'. 

• VCARS - Lanark County is governed by a Board of Directors. 

The views and opinions expressed on this website do not neccesarily reflect the views and opinions of the Ontario Government or the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.