Albany County, NY
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We are still accepting new clients. Call (518) 447-7100 to schedule a phone session.
Our 24-hour sexual assault crisis hotline is also operating.
You can call (518) 447-7716 any time to speak with a sexual assault counselor.
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The Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 to help anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. If you feel desperate, hopeless or alone call: 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255).
Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center
Amanda Wingle, Director
Kendra Wall, Deputy Director
Harold L. Joyce Albany County Office Building
112 State St., Room 1010
Albany, NY 12207
Phone (518) 447-7100
Fax (518) 447-7102
cvsvc@albanycountyny.gov
24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline: (518) 447-7716
We operate a 24-hour sexual assault hotline for crisis counseling, as well as advocacy at Albany Medical Center and police stations for victims of all types of crime.
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Crime Victim & Sexual Violence Center
We offer services to people in Albany County who have been affected by an interpersonal crime, either physically or emotionally:
- Information, referral services, and criminal advocacy to crime victims.
- Assistance in filing a compensation claim with Office of Victim Services (OVS).
- 24/7 Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: (518) 447-7716.
- Crisis counseling & advocacy at Albany Medical Center and Albany County police stations for victims of sexual assault.
- Enough is Enough (College Campuses).
- Safe Harbour (Human Trafficking).
- Case management.
- Confidential therapy for victims of interpersonal crime.
- Public education programs on interpersonal violence.
Our services are available to anyone of any age who has experienced a sexual assault or other interpersonal crime at any time in their life.
Volunteer
In just a few hours a week, I can make a difference.
- I can answer calls from people who need to talk to someone after hours.
- I can accompany a sexual assault victim to the hospital and provide support during a critical time.
- I can educate friends, neighbors and colleagues about preventing sexual violence.