NEW YORK STATE - OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES (OVS, CRIME VICTIMS BOARD) | NEW YORK STATE
Resource Name:NEW YORK STATE - OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES (OVS, CRIME VICTIMS BOARD) | NEW YORK STATE
address
80 S Swan Street, Ae Smith Building, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12210
Eligibility
See description
Hours
Mon 9am - 5pm
Tue 9am - 5pm
Wed 9am - 5pm
Thu 9am - 5pm
Fri 9am - 5pm
(518) 485-5719
Voice
(800) 247-8035
Voice
·Toll-Free | Albany office
(518) 457-8727
Voice
(888) 289-9747
Voice
Website
https://ovs.ny.gov/Languages
English & Spanish
Application process
Claim application available at https://ovs.ny.gov/forms-and-publications
Service area
New York
May be able to help crime victims (family members also may be eligible for help) with medical bills and counseling expenses; burial and funeral costs; lost wages; and other types of assistance. The OVS also funds a network of victim service providers across New York State. Search for victim services providers near you at the website https://ovs.ny.gov/locate-programVictims' claims for compensation for crimes are handled by the Crime Victims Board. Forms for victims to fill out are available from the sheriff or police departments.Eligibility Requirements: Provides compensation benefits to innocent victims who sustained personal injury or their survivors in the case of homicide. Child victims, disabled victims, victims over the age of 60 and victims of certain crimes may be eligible for certain categories of compensation without sustaining injury.
Last assured
04/24/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
NEW YORK STATE