Jump to navigation November 25, 2021 | 1:30 pm COVID-19 Vaccines Vaccine appointments are available at New York State mass vaccination sites for children ages 5- 11. Vaccines are also widely available through your child's pediatrician, family physician, local county health department, FQHC, or pharmacy. FIND PROVIDER Services News Government COVID-19 Vaccine Office of Victim Services About Help Services News Forms Legal Language Assistance 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. Get Help Today 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. Learn More Today 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. File a Claim Online EVENT Calendar VAP Compensation Training DECEMBER 21 09:30 AM WebEx View Event VAP Compensation Training JANUARY 18 09:30 AM WebEx View Event VAP Compensation Training FEBRUARY 15 09:30 AM WebEx View Event View all events FEATURED News November is National Native American Heritage Month November 9, 2021 - 4:00pm New York State Office of Victim Services celebrates the contributions that Native Americans have made to our state and our nation Read More Important: NYS Web Browser Update October 8, 2021 - 2:30pm NYS Web Browser Update Scheduled for December 1, 2021 Read More Introducing: VAP Connect August 20, 2020 - 9:00am The New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) launches a NEW online community for Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs). VAP CONNECT VAP CONNECT TIP SHEET VAP CONNECT LAUNCH Q&A WEBINAR Read More Training Needs Assessment Survey June 22, 2020 - 2:15pm New York State Office of Victims Services partnership aims to survey the training needs of crime victim service providers in New York. OVS 2020 TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY Read More NEW LAW taking effect - Domestic Partner Update June 16, 2020 - 1:00pm The Office of Victim Services has issued an Advisory Bulletin regarding a new law taking effect related to the eligibility of certain Domestic Partners. ADVISORY BULLETIN - TRANSMITTAL NO. 2020-04 Read More NEW LAW taking effect - FRE/HIV-PEP Update June 12, 2020 - 1:30pm The Office of Victim Services has issued an Advisory Bulletin regarding a new law taking effect related to FRE/HIV-PEP reimbursement. ADVISORY BULLETIN - TRANSMITTAL NO. 2020-03 Read More View all news Office of Victim Services About History Ask a Question Contact Us News Events Calendar Help, Healing & Hope Help Help for Crime Victims OVS Resource Connect Help FAQ Forms and Publications Sexual Assault & Violence Response Resources Links Services Victim Compensation How OVS Can Help Guidance for Victim Service Providers Training & Outreach Forensic Rape Examination (FRE) Direct Reimbursement Doing Business With OVS Legal Accessibility Disclaimer Executive Order #38 Privacy Policy Reasonable Accommodation FOIL Language Assistance Español (Spanish) বাঙালি (Bengali) Kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian-Creole) Русский (Russian) 中文 (Chinese) 简化字 (Simple Chinese) 한국어 (Korean) Italiano (Italian) Polskie (Polish) יידיש (Yiddish) عربى (Arabic) CONNECT WITH US FACEBOOK FLICKR TWITTER YOUTUBE REGISTER TO VOTE Sign up online or download and mail your application. REGISTER NOW Agencies App Directory Counties Events Programs Services