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This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Please note that we list the organizations by the town, city or county where the office is located – however, many offices serve multiple towns or counties. You can click the “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you in court or to give you legal advice about your situation, go to our Finding a Lawyer page instead.
Oneida
YWCA Domestic Violence Services
Onondaga
Vera House, Inc.
Vera House is a comprehensive domestic and sexual violence service agency providing shelter, advocacy, and counseling services for women, children & men, education and prevention programs and community coordination. Our programs and services include a 24-hour crisis & support line, Advocacy Program, Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program, Community/Youth Education Program, Emergency Shelter, Envisioning Change & Healthy Options for Families (ECHO), New Directions Rape Crisis & Sexual Assault Services, Pet Foster Care Program, the Syracuse Area Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program, Volunteer Program, and Youth Counseling Services.
Ontario
Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, Inc. - Main Office
Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes provides a 24-hour hotline, counseling, peer groups, advocacy, case management, court accompaniment, petition assistance and transportation to Ontario County residents. Access to safe housing is also available to victims of domestic abuse and their children both in and out of Ontario County. In addition, Trauma Therapy and help with OVS Victim Compensation is available for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Ontario, Wayne, Seneca and Yates counties.
Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, Inc. - Ontario county branch office
Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes provides a 24-hour hotline, counseling, peer groups, advocacy, case management, court accompaniment, petition assistance and transportation to Ontario County residents. Access to safe housing is also available to victims of domestic abuse and their children both in and out of Ontario County. In addition, Trauma Therapy and help with OVS Victim Compensation is available for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Ontario, Wayne, Seneca and Yates counties.
Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes
Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes provides services to victims and survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, support groups for adults and children, safety planning, referrals to safe shelter, accompaniment for sexual assault forensic exams, legal and medical advocacy, education programs, and more. Services offered in English and Spanish; online chat available. Serving Ontario, Seneca, and Yates counties.
Orange
Fearless - Orange County Office
Provides services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and crime victimization. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, webchat (weekdays), shelter with safe pet program, financial assistance, counseling, legal services, assistance with protection orders and custody, court and medical accompaniment, and more. Hotline and webchat services are offered in English and Spanish; translation is available for other languages.
Safe Homes of Orange County
Safe Homes provides emergency, non-emergency and wrap-around services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence. These services are available to residential and non-residential clients, including: 24-Hour Hotline; 17-Bed Shelter Facility; Residential and Non-Residential Advocates; Legal Assistance (Orange County Family Justice Center); A Liaison with the Department of Social Services; El Abrazo de Mis Hermanas (Latina Advocate);
Court Advocate with the Office of the Orange County District Attorney; Weekly Support Groups (in English and in Spanish); and more.
Oswego
Oswego County Opportunities, Inc.
Oswego County Opportunities provides crisis intervention and support for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or other violent crimes; people experiencing a housing crisis or difficulty meeting basic needs or other type of crisis. The Services to Aid Families program (SAF) provides residential and non-residential services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, elder abuse and stalking as well as crime victims.
Otsego
Violence Intervention Program (part of Opportunities for Otsego)
The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) provides free, comprehensive support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and violent crimes. We offer the following completely confidential services: 24-hour crisis hotline; Individual and group counseling; Advocacy and legal/medical accompaniment; Education to schools and community groups; Crime victims compensation claims assistance; Safe housing, domestic violence shelter; Referrals to supportive services; Rape crisis services; Support groups; and Prevention education.
