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Resources and Support for the Victims in New York City


OVC staff extend our condolences to the families and loved ones impacted by the shooting in the New York City subway on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

The following resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community during this difficult time.

Resources are also available to help victim service providers, law enforcement, first responders, and community and faith leaders responding to this tragedy.

Victim Helplines

VictimConnect

VictimConnect is an OVC-funded service that offers confidential assistance to victims of crime. Trained specialists are available to help you locate services in your area, including mental health counseling, legal services, and more. Contact VictimConnect from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time at:

Phone: 855–4–VICTIM (855–484–2846)
Chat: https://chat.victimsofcrime.org/victim-connect
Dial 711 and VictimConnect staff can provide services through an interpreter in more than 200 languages, and to hearing- and speech-impaired individuals.

Disaster Distress Helpline

The Disaster Distress Helpline, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is a national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling.

This 24/7 toll free, multilingual, crisis support service is available to residents in the United States and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters, including incidents of mass violence. Contact the hotline toll free at 800–985–5990.

Victim Compensation

New York’s Crime Victims' Compensation Program, funded in part through the OVC-administered Crime Victims Fund, may help offset a victim’s financial burden related to funeral, mental health, medical, and other expenses. Following is contact information for this program:

New York State Office of Victim Services
Phone: 800–247–8035
Email: https://ovs.ny.gov/contact

 

Date Published: April 15, 2022