May be able to help crime victims (family members also may be eligible for help) with medical bills and counseling expenses; burial and funeral costs; lost wages; and other types of assistance. The OVS also funds a network of victim service providers across New York State. Search for victim services providers near you at the website https://ovs.ny.gov/locate-programVictims' claims for compensation for crimes are handled by the Crime Victims Board. Forms for victims to fill out are available from the sheriff or police departments.Eligibility Requirements: Provides compensation benefits to innocent victims who sustained personal injury or their survivors in the case of homicide. Child victims, disabled victims, victims over the age of 60 and victims of certain crimes may be eligible for certain categories of compensation without sustaining injury.

CVAC staff helps crime victims apply for victim's financial compensation from New York State Office of Victim Services. Guidelines for compensation explained and could include reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for medical treatment not covered by insurance, loss of earnings, counseling, transportation for court appearances, and burial expenses.

Provides comprehensive support to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and violent crimes. Services include a 24/7 hotline, emergency safe house, individual and group counseling, advocacy, legal and medical accompaniment, crime victim's compensation claims assistance, case management, and referrals to supportive services.

* Provides compensation to innocent victims of crime. Funds direct services to crime victims via a network of community-based programs. Advocates for the rights and benefits of all innocent crime victims.* Offers financial relief to innocent crime victims as a last resort. Medical and funeral expenses. Loss of earnings or support. Funding for counseling for the victim and certain family members. Crime scene clean-up. Repair/Replacement of essential personal property up to $500. Court transportation expenses. Other expenses: call for information or visit website.

Assists victims and their families by providing: crisis intervention, short-term counseling, safety planning, criminal court procedure information, compensation and referrals.

* Accepts and investigates complaints and consumer fraud reports from individual consumers.

Provides 24-hour hotline offering non-judgmental support, provides information about domestic violence and sexual assault and offers resources and referrals.

Provides substantial financial relief to victims of crime and their families by paying unreimbursed crime-related expenses, including but not limited to: medical and burial expenses, loss of earnings or support, counseling costs, crime scene clean-up expenses, the cost to repair or replace items of essential personal property, reasonable court transportation expenses, assistance to crime victims acting as a good Samaritan, the cost of residing at or utilizing the services of a domestic violence shelter, and limited attorney fees.

Provides victim services for adult rape and child victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence victims, such as criminal justice advocacy, 24 hour crisis intervention counseling and support services. Assistance obtaining an order of protection, medical and courtroom accompaniment reimbursement for expenses related to the crime and referrals for social services. Offers translation for 170 different languages.

Helps families dealing with homicide through individual and group counseling, assistance in dealing with the media, court process information and advocacy, help in accessing NYS Crime Victims Compensation, including burial benefits.

* Accepts and investigates complaints and consumer fraud reports from individual consumers.

Provides counseling, legal advocacy, support groups, family court petitions, crime victim compensation claims, advocacy, referrals and more.

Accepts and investigates consumer fraud reports including reports about charities and nonprofits. Also the state counsel and Medicaid fraud unit. Provides assistance to victims of crimes that happened within New York State.

Accepts and investigates consumer fraud reports including reports about charities and nonprofits. Also the state counsel and Medicaid fraud unit. Provides assistance to victims of crimes that happened within New York State.

Accepts and investigates consumer fraud reports including reports about charities and nonprofits. Also the state counsel and Medicaid fraud unit. Provides assistance to victims of crimes that happened within New York State.

Offers assistance to crime victims in obtaining information about the criminal justice process, the status of their case throughout investigative and prosecution stages, options available to them, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to criminal and family court proceedings, assistance in filing for NYS Crime Victims Board compensation, short-term counseling and follow up support.

Provides assistance with determining eligibility, advocates and assists with completing a compensation claim.

Provides a safety net for individuals who have no other way to pay for costs - including but not limited to medical bills, counseling expenses, burial and funeral costs, and lost wages - resulting from being victims of crime.

Accepts and investigates consumer fraud reports including reports about charities and nonprofits. Also the state counsel and Medicaid fraud unit. Provides assistance to victims of crimes that happened within New York State.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention hotline, 24 hour advocacy, group counseling, transportation, court accompaniment and preparation, and compensation claim for assistance through NYS Office of Victim Services.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention hotline, 24 hour advocacy, group counseling, transportation, court accompaniment and preparation, and compensation claim for assistance through NYS Office of Victim Services.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention hotline, 24 hour advocacy, group counseling, transportation, court accompaniment and preparation, and compensation claim for assistance through NYS Office of Victim Services.

Helps families dealing with homicide through individual and group counseling, assistance in dealing with the media, court process information and advocacy, help in accessing NYS Crime Victims Compensation, including burial benefits.

Provides services to crime victims and witnesses involved in the criminal justice process. Services Include: Assistance with applying to New York State Crime Victims Board for compensation; Information on your role in the criminal justice process and the significant stages of the process; Assistance with security measures to help protect your safety; Court information and case information. This includes explaining each step of the proceeding in order to help alleviate confusion and the resulting anxiety. Additionally court dates, times and places can be confirmed along with information on what to expect when you get there; Court accompaniment. If desired, a staff member of the Victim Services Unit will accompany the victim or witness to hearings and trial in order to provide support; Assistance with Property Return; Intervention with creditors and employers; Referrals to any social services you may need and Assistance with post-conviction proceedings, including the preparation of a Victim Impact Statement if a pre-sentence report is prepared in the case; speaking at the time of sentencing for felony offenses; and notifications regarding the defendant's parole or release from a correctional facility. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office Victim Services Unit is here to help you through the criminal justice process with support and services. We want to help you recover physically and emotionally from a difficult and painful experience. Call for detailed information regarding services offered.

Offers victims crisis counseling, social service referral, information and support, transportation to court proceedings, and help in navigating the Crime Victims Compensation Program for reimbursement of medical expenses, loss of income, or a disability as a result of the crime.