Local Programs

Updated:

March 24, 2026

This page has contact information for programs that offer assistance and referrals to victims and survivors of abuse throughout your state. If you plan to contact a program by email, please review our Safety when using email page first.

We list the organizations by the county where the office is located, but many offices serve multiple counties. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you in court or to give you legal advice about your situation, go to our Finding a Lawyer page instead.

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Oneida

YWCA Mohawk Valley - Oneida County

7 Rutger Park
Utica, NY 13501
Hotline: (315) 797-7740 (24 hours, call or text)
Phone: (315) 732-2159
URL: https://www.ywcamv.org/domestic-sexual-violence-crisis-services

Offers domestic and sexual violence crisis services, including: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter for survivors and families, rapid rehousing program, accompaniment through court, medical, and law enforcement procedures, counseling, support groups for adults, accompaniment for college students through Title IX procedures, and more. Online chat is available through their website.

Onondaga

Vera House

4723 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
Hotline: (315) 468-3260 (24 hours)
Phone: (315) 425-0818
Phone 2: (315) 484-7263 (TTY for Deaf community)
URL: https://www.verahouse.org/

Offers service for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and elder abuse in Central New York. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, shelter, live web chat, counseling and trauma therapy, support groups, help with orders of protection, program for abusers, elder advocacy, assistance with filing claims with the Office of Victim Services, and more.

Ontario

Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes - Canandaigua

514 South Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Hotline: (800) 695-0390 (24 hours)
Phone: (585) 394-8220
URL: https://fcsfl.org/

Provides free assistance to victims of domestic violence and their children who are residents of Ontario and Wayne counties. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, online chat, safety planning, access to safe shelter, counseling, support groups, court accompaniment, legal advocacy, social services assistance, and more.

Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes - Geneva

671 South Exchange Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Hotline: (800) 695-0390 (24 hours)
Phone: (315) 789-2613
URL: https://fcsfl.org/

Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes

P.O. Box 929
Geneva, NY 14456
Hotline: (800) 247-7273 (24 hours)
Phone: (315) 305-2063 (text helpline)
Phone 2: (315) 781-1093
Fax: (315) 781-0004
URL: https://shflny.org/
Email: [email protected]

Provides services to victims and survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, support groups for adults and children, safety planning, referrals to safe shelter, accompaniment for sexual assault forensic exams, legal and medical advocacy, education programs, and more. Services offered in English and Spanish; online chat available. Serving Ontario, Seneca, and Yates counties.

Orange

Fearless - Orange County Office

Family Justice Center
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor
Newburgh, NY 12550
Hotline: (845) 562-5340 (24 hours)
Phone: (845) 562-5365
URL: https://www.fearlesshv.org/

Provides services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and crime victimization. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, webchat (weekdays), shelter with safe pet program, financial assistance, counseling, legal services, assistance with protection orders and custody, court and medical accompaniment, and more. Hotline and webchat services are offered in English and Spanish; translation is available for other languages.

Oswego

Services to Aid Families Crisis Hotline

Oswego County Opportunities
10 George Street
Oswego, NY 13126
Hotline: (315) 342-1600 (24 hours)
Phone: (315) 342-7532
URL: https://www.oco.org/saf/

Provides crisis and support services for victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and victims of other crimes. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, temporary shelter, emergency room accompaniment for survivors of sexual assault, counseling, transitional housing assistance and more. They can also help with petitions for custody and orders of protection, and assistance navigating the court systems.

Otsego

Opportunities for Otsego - Violence Intervention Program

3 West Broadway
Oneonta, NY 13820
Hotline: (607) 432-4855 (24 hours)
Phone: (607) 433-8038
URL: https://ofoinc.org/find-program/violence-intervention-program

Offers services to survivors and families impacted by violent crime, including domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and stalking. Service include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, support groups, crime victims compensation assistance, transitional housing, and more. They also offer accompaniment at the Otsego County Child Advocacy Center, court and campus hearings, emergency room and medical appointments, and police stations.

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