VICTIM SERVICES
New York State Office Of Victim Services
800-247-8035
Innocent victims of crime, certain relatives, dependents, legal guardians, and eligible Good Samaritans can apply to the Office of Victim Services for compensation of out-of-pocket expenses not covered by insurance or other resources.
OVS offers compensation related to personal injury, death, and loss of essential personal property.
Specific expenses may include:
- Medical, pharmacy, and counseling expenses
- Loss of personal property up to $500 including $100 for cash
- Burial or funeral expenses up to $6000
- Lost wages or lost support up to $30,000 (Parents or guardians of hospitalized minor children may be eligible for this benefit)
- Transportation (court/medical)
- Occupational or vocational rehabilitation
- Security and shelter
- Crime scene clean-up (up to $2,500)
For more information or to file an application, contact one of the regional offices:
Albany office:
518-457-872
80 S. Swan Street
Albany, New York
Buffalo office:
716-847-7992
65 Court Street
Buffalo, New York
New York City office:
718-923-4325
55 Hanson Place
Brooklyn, New York