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Victim Services
The Crime Victims Board helps eligible crime victims pay bills
associated with the crime. To qualify, you must be over 60 years
old or disabled, or hurt by the crime. The Board will also pay
the costs for a funeral if a person dies as the result of a violent
crime.
Monday to Friday 9 am to 5pm
55 Hanson Place, 10th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 923-4325, (800) 247-8035
The New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, a community-based
organization, provides short-term counseling, referrals and advocacy
for lesbians and gay men who are victims of bias or violence.
Visit or call the project.
24 hours
240 West 35th Street,
Suite 200
New York, NY
(212) 714-1141
Project Safe will provide victims of robberies, muggings and domestic
violence with emergency lock repairs, for free! If you or a friend
needs a new lock fast, don't hesitate to call.
(212) 406-3010
If you suffer a crime and need counseling or referrals, call the
Victim Services Hotline.
7 days a week, 24 hours a day, multi-lingual
(212) 577-7777, tty (212) 233-3456
Travelers Aid provides the same services, specifically targeted
at out of towners.
multi-lingual
(718) 656-4870
Victim Services has a special Elder Abuse Hotline that can also
make referrals and offer advice and counseling.
(212) 442-3103 or (212) 442-1000
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