Help for Crime Victims
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a crime, help may be available.
The Office of Victim Services may be able to help with medical bills and counseling expenses; burial and funeral costs; lost wages; and other types of assistance.
The agency also funds a network of victim service providers across New York State. Don’t wait another minute to learn more.
Guidance for Victim Service Providers
OVS also provides guidance and support to the network of victim service providers that it funds across New York State.
These agencies and organizations provide assistance such as counseling and crisis intervention, advocacy and legal help to those in times of need.
Professionals who work for victim service providers can access documents, advisory bulletins, informational e-mails and other information.
File a Claim Online
You can file a claim for compensation online, either on your own or contact a victim assistance program for help.
OVS provides a safety net if you 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 the victim of a crime. Your family members also may be eligible for help.
Event
Calendar
May
03
06:00 PM
Crossings of Colonie
May
15
10:00 AM
NYS Office of Victim Services, 80 South Swan Street 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210
May
15
10:00 AM
St. David's Episcopal Church, Dewitt
Featured
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Governor Cuomo announces more than $6.5 million in grants to support services to sexual assault victims
December 7, 2017 - 12:45pmThe grants will help fund local crisis hotlines and direct services for sexual assault victims, such as crisis counseling, advocacy and trauma therapy, and support prevention and education in schools, on college campuses and in communities.
New York State Office of Victim Services honors two long-time victim advocates with Lifetime Achievement Awards
December 1, 2017 - 1:30pmTwo agency employees also recognized for more than 70 years of combined state service
Transgender Day of Remembrance honors victims of homicide and bigotry
November 17, 2017 - 4:00pmObservance honors transgender victims of homicide and bigotry, while calling on all New Yorkers to build safer communities by accepting others.
Victim advocates, service providers across New York State enhance skills
November 10, 2017 - 1:15pmProfessional development conference features workshops and presentations designed to help providers better assist crime victims who have been traditionally underserved