The Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVSS) provides assistance to victims of all types of crime. Services include 24 hour hotline, rape crisis accompaniment, rape crisis services, advocacy, counseling, support groups, and forensic nursing services for women, men, and children. CVSS advocates are now available by chat to offer information, advocacy, and support to individuals who have been impacted by violence.

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

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.

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 assistance to crime victims through support and guidance through the court process, including accompaniment to court if needed, also assists with paperwork and other court-related materials.

Provide legal assistance with any victim compensation applications; legal assistance to any victim or witness with regards to any legal action related to New York Criminal Procedure Law Chapter 245; provides information on victim’s and witness’s legal rights and protections with regards to criminal process; and assist victims to submit comments to courts and parole boards.

Offers legal advocacy, short term counseling, accompaniment and advocacy, information and referrals, and assistance applying for crime victims compensation to primary and secondary victims of crime.

Offers domestic violence and crime victim services, including a safe dwelling, a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, victims rights assistance, information on filing for compensation, transportation, and a cell phone program.

* Helps people in crisis, traumatic, or victim situations by giving them information and help: Information about where to find community resources like basic needs, housing, food and other resources Domestic Violence Specialist available Talks with people to help them feel better, counseling support Provides case management helps spread info and awareness about orders to stay safe and get legal support Helps with going to court, including transportation Information and Support for victims Helps community members apply for funds for help and with paying back items stolen or damaged Helps encourage community outreach and learning Helps victims access support from the Office of Victim Services

Provides a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, supportive counseling, advocacy, crime victim assistance, support groups, community education and outreach. May provide services to men who are victims but is not able to accommodate them in the safe dwelling, but referrals are made for other options. Accept clothes, baby furniture, and/or household items for families of domestic violence.

Offers legal advocacy, short term counseling, accompaniment and advocacy, information and referrals, and assistance applying for crime victims compensation to primary and secondary victims of crime.

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.

The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance program, provides specialized services to sexual assault survivors, their families and friends, as well as crime victims.

* Assists with restitution, compensation claims, notification of important court dates, update or status or charges, referrals for counseling.

Assists crime victims in filing applications for compensation for physical injury and/or property loss resulting from a crime.

Provides emergency services for victims of domestic violence.

Provides crisis intervention, support, and information regarding medical, legal, or emotional aspects of crime or abuse, ways to assist a survivor, prevention information, and program services. Individuals are referred to a wide range of agencies who provide therapy, shelter care, legal, and financial information and assistance.

* Provides free and confidential services to those affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, or other violent crimes.

• 24 Hour Hotline
• Emergency Housing Assistance for Survivors
• Crisis & Short Term Domestic Violence and Assault Survivor Counseling
• Information & Referrals
• Advocacy with Legal Proceedings
• Support Groups
• Community Education & Training
• NYC Crime Victims Assistance
• Assistance with Family Court Petitions
• Adult & Child Therapy
• SANE - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program

Victims of rape and survivors of sexual assault current and past receive crisis intervention, counseling, accompaniment to hospital, health care advocacy, criminal justice system advocacy, and other services.

Offers legal advocacy, short term counseling, accompaniment and advocacy, information and referrals, and assistance applying for crime victims compensation to primary and secondary victims of crime.

Albany Memorial Hospital provides healthcare services for patients in the community. This is a 165-bed community hospital. Albany Memorial offers acute care and ambulatory surgery and a range of services including emergency services, critical care, ambulatory surgery, diabetes management and care for congestive heart failure. Samaritan Hospital offers The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance program, provide specialized services to sexual assault survivors, their families and friends, as well as crime victims. Also offers a women's health center with mammogram services.

Offers legal advocacy, short term counseling, accompaniment and advocacy, information and referrals, and assistance applying for crime victims compensation to primary and secondary victims of crime.

* 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.

Provides an online resource to help victims of crime get civil legal information and services, related to their housing, employment, and safety.