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Provides follow-up and referral services to adult victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Program works to enhance victim safety and support as well as perpetrator accountability. Staff collaborates with Jamestown City Court, Chautauqua County District Attorney's office, Catholic Charities (domestic violence classes for men), Chautauqua County Probation/Parole, Salvation Army, and many other human service counseling agencies to provide a coordinated community response to domestic violence. Facilitates the Chautauqua County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Coalition consists of service providers, health care professionals, law enforcement personnel, clergy, and business sectors that meet every other month to address the needs of those affected by interpersonal violence. For additional information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/CHQUnity

* Provides compensation to innocent victims of crime. Funds direct services to crime victims via a network of community-based programs. Advocates for the rights and benefits of all innocent crime victims.* Offers financial relief to innocent crime victims as a last resort. Medical and funeral expenses. Loss of earnings or support. Funding for counseling for the victim and certain family members. Crime scene clean-up. Repair/Replacement of essential personal property up to $500. Court transportation expenses. Other expenses: call for information or visit website.

Provides non-clinical advocacy and support to victims of domestic abuse, including crisis intervention, safety planning, transitional compensation information, emergency service coordination (housing, food, transportation) and protection order request assistance.

* Provides crime prevention and safety programs. Presentations and displays. FAIR/Fundamentals of Alcohol Intoxication Recognition. DARE/Drug Abuse Resistance Education. Senior Citizens Police Academy/Clergy Police Academy. Maintain personal safety. Law enforcement resources available in case of emergency. * Offers a Victim Assistance Program. Domestic violence services. Crisis support. Counseling and referrals. Advocacy services. Case status and court procedure information. Help with obtaining financial reimbursement. Support groups.

Offers victims crisis counseling, social service referral, information and support, transportation to court proceedings, and help in navigating the Crime Victims Compensation Program for reimbursement of medical expenses, loss of income, or a disability as a result of the crime.

Offers accompaniment services to court for rape victims in Mount Vernon and Yonkers, and to rape victims and homicide witnesses at county court in White Plains. Will also meet rape victims at area police department and emergency rooms.

Crime Victim Assistance Program assists victims of crime with a variety of services and the filing of compensation claims with the New York State Office of Victims Services.

Provides non-residential services to victims of Domestic Violence. Services include safety planning, basic counseling, case management, hospital accompaniment, domestic violence awareness/education, temporary assistance waivers/housing assistance, transportation, and referrals for immigrant/immigration services, safe dwelling/shelter, legal assistance, and other relevant supportive services. Also provides court advocacy including help with preparation and filing of Family Court documents such as orders of protection and custody, and will accompany victims to court upon request. All services continue to be available after hours via the Orleans County Sheriff's Dispatch.

Provides assistance to victims and witnesses of crime. Services provided include: Assists with application for New York State Crime Victim Compensation; assists victims who have reported crimes to local law enforcement agencies; provides court preparation, accompaniment, and emotional support; offers referrals to counseling agencies, shelters, medical services, and others; and assists victims who are in need of information from Corrections, Parole, and Probation Services.

Provides crisis intervention and support services to survivors of sexual assault and to their families. Services include: crisis intervention for sexual assault survivors and their significant others, hotline, short-term counseling, support through medical examinations and treatment, advocacy and support during interaction with law enforcement, court accompaniment, individual consultations with professionals, community education programs, professional training programs, and referrals for additional needed services. In Wyoming County ONLY, offers a dual Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence program, which provides the Non-Shelter Domestic Violence Services as well as the sexual assault services listed above. Domestic violence services include hotline, counseling, court accompaniment, assistance with obtaining orders of protection, and referrals for safe housing.

Works directly with Chautauqua County's prosecuting attorneys to ensure a victim's voice is heard in the courtroom. Provides direct services to crime victims, including but not limited to court accompaniment/advocacy, assistance with NYS Office of Victim Services compensation applications, assistance with writing impact statements and opposition letters, victim notification and information on criminal prosecution, as well as community referrals and education throughout the criminal justice process.

Provides access to various services for victims of domestic violence and unsafe relationships, including advocacy, safety planning and danger assessment, crisis intervention and short-term counseling, forensic medical care, essential item boutique, shelter referrals, court accompaniment, legal assistance with criminal and civil court matters, and linkage to community partners and services. Partners with various agencies on-site. Provides community outreach presentations and education upon request. Does not serve perpetrators.

Program provides help to victims of crime through a variety of services. Assists with filing New York State Office of Victim Services compensation claims for reimbursement of out of pocket expenses related to the crime, including funeral expenses, medical/counseling expenses, loss of earnings, and/or loss of essential personal property. Provides transportation and accompaniment to court, and acts as liaison between police, courts, and victims. Also makes referrals for counseling, food, clothing, and shelter.

Provides crisis intervention and support services to survivors of sexual assault and their families. Services include a 24-hour hotline; crisis intervention for sexual assault survivors and their significant others; short-term counseling; support through medical examinations and treatment; advocacy and support during interaction with law enforcement; court accompaniment; individual consultations with professionals; community education programs; professional training programs; and referrals for additional needed services.

Serves survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence ages 16 and older and their dependent children. Anyone feeling unsafe in a relationship can call or chat using the confidential hotline, operated by trained, compassionate staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide information and support. Services provided include confidential domestic violence shelter, supportive counseling, legal and court advocacy, assistance obtaining orders of protection, safety planning, parenting after violence service, education and support groups, transitional housing, and rapid rehousing. Individuals interested in connecting with one or more of these services should call the hotline or chat online at: https://cfsbny.org/hh-chat/ Provides six-week classes entitled "Domestic Violence Education and Parenting After Violence". This series uses a trauma-informed care model in a group setting to cover parenting issues and symptomology related to custody, separation/divorce, co-parenting, parallel parenting, foster care placements, etc. Also provides community trainings to inform and educate Western New Yorkers to recognize the signs of domestic violence and to better understand different forms of abuse. Haven House does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, or disability.

Provides crisis intervention and support services to anyone who is a survivor of sexual assault or domestic violence and to their families. All services are confidential. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide information and support, enabling clients to make informed choices concerning medical, legal, and counseling needs, while offering advocacy and information about their rights. Counselors offer short-term counseling (6-8 sessions); medical, legal, and court accompaniment; crisis intervention for sexual assault survivors and their significant others; support through medical examinations and treatment; advocacy and support during interaction with law enforcement; individual consultations with professionals; community education programs; professional training programs; and referrals for additional needed services. Serves as the point of contact for domestic violence shelter placement in Wyoming County. Victims of domestic violence in Wyoming County who are in need of shelter placement referral should call 585-786-5450 or 585-623-5299.

Provides a crisis intervention hotline offering 24-hour advocacy for anyone experiencing domestic violence; group counseling; emergency shelter for victims and their children; transportation; children's program; court accompaniment and preparation; community education and prevention. Support offered with victim compensation application through NYS Office of Victim Services.

Works to empower individuals with developmental disabilities, youth and adults with chronic health conditions and complex mental health concerns, and survivors of domestic violence to live as independently as possible. Adult Services include: - Day Services, including site-based day habilitation, community-based day habilitation, and Individual Retirement Experience (IRE) for those aged 50 and over - Employment Services which help develop work skills and connect people with competitive employment opportunities - Self-Directed Services, which enable individuals to make choices about their staff, supports, and services - Health Homes (comprehensive case/care management) - In-Home Services, which provide home and community-based skills and self-development training services to adults who exhibit deficits in independent living care skills, with a focus on increasing or maintaining skills to reduce reliance on family caregivers - Behavioral Services, including home and community based services, as well as behavioral intervention - Intensive Supports, which provide relief services for families - Representative Payee Services, which help people to build their financial skills with the goal of financial independence - Housing Subsidies for clients who meet OPWDD eligibility criteria - Residential Services - Transportation - Family Reimbursement Program, which assists with expenses faced by families caring for a person with developmental disabilities - Alternatives to Incarceration Program, which helps people with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions navigate the various stages of the criminal justice system - Raise the Age Services, which helps youthful offenders acquire the life skills and pro-social behaviors required to lead self-sufficient lives, gain employment, and avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system - Project C.O.A.C.H., which provides telephone counseling, referral, outreach, and intervention/prevention for individuals and families - Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance Program, which provides services to people of all abilities who are victims of any crime, specializing in people with disabilities who have experienced domestic violence

Provides support and advocacy for victims of sexual harassment and/or assault as well as prevention and awareness training.

Anyone who wants notification of an inmate release can use a touch-tone phone to get information about inmates in the Department's custody and register for notification of the offender's release, escape, death, and/or participation in a furlough or temporary release (work release) program. Notification will not be provided when an inmate transfers from one state Correctional Facility to a different state Correctional Facility.

Provides a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, supportive counseling, advocacy, crime victim assistance, support groups, community education and outreach. May provide services to men who are victims but is not able to accommodate them in the safe dwelling, but referrals are made for other options. Accept clothes, baby furniture, and/or household items for families of domestic violence.

Offers accompaniment services to court for rape victims in Mount Vernon and Yonkers, and to rape victims and homicide witnesses at county court in White Plains. Will also meet rape victims at area police department and emergency rooms.

Crime Victim Assistance Program assists victims of crime with a variety of services and the filing of compensation claims with the New York State Office of Victims Services.

Provides trained legal advocates to accompany victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to court, to explain legal processes and to assist in obtaining orders of protection, visitation, custody and child support. Services available at the Riverhead, East Hampton and Southampton offices. Appointment required.