Victim Services
In crisis, experiencing emotional distress, or worried about someone you know? call:
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Cayuga County Mobile Crisis: (315) 251-0800
SAVAR Hotline: (315) 252-2112
National Suicide and Crisis Hotline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week): 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
Healing & Recovery, Safety & Security, and Justice System Navigation
The Victim Services Department offers a wide range of services to victims of Crime in Cayuga County with a special focus on child and adult victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, child abuse and domestic violence. Services are 100% confidential and free of charge. These services include:
Advocacy & Support
Advocacy and support is available for victims of sexual violence.
Law Enforcement Accompaniment
A professional employed directly by a law enforcement agency whose primary role is to advocate for and support victims of crime throughout the criminal justice process. Law Enforcement Based Victim Specialists Help:
Connect to Services: Connect victims with local resources for mental health care, food, shelter, and legal assistance.
Provide Crisis Response: Provide on-scene crisis response, safety planning, and referrals for therapy services.
Advocate: Advocate for victims' rights and needs with police, district attorneys, and other agencies.
Help with Claims: Help victims fill out and submit claims for compensation such as lost wages, medical costs, and damaged property.
Court Accompaniment
Comprehensive, individualized supportive case management services to help clients return to stability and work towards healing following their victimization.
Safety Planning
Our advocates are trained to use Danger Assessments to help identify safety concerns. Our licensed therapists are also trained to assess risk and build safety plans with clients who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or aggression.
Attorney Services
Legal representation provided by a lawyer specifically to a mental health clinic, which could include assisting with issues related to patient rights often navigating the complex landscape of mental health law.
Therapy
Victim Services offers individual and group therapy for all individuals. Our therapist are trained in trauma informed practices.
Weekly Support Group
Support group that meets weekly for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
24-Hour Hotline
Support is available 24hours a day - 7 days a week to survivors, family members and the community
For more information, please contact Samantha Lazzaro, Client Services Coordinator/ Educator.
