Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center

Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center Albany County CVSVC provides a comprehensive range of services to emotionally and physically injured citizens FREE of cost. Counseling, Advocacy, Support.

Albany County CVSVC Services:


Counseling and Advocacy-
The Center provides information, referral services, counseling and criminal advocacy to crime victims. Online crisis chat: Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as their families and friends, can speak with a rape crisis counselor online in an instant message or direct message-like format. This service can be accessed at albanycounty.com/cvsvc, and is available Monday through Friday 10am-2pm EST. Our phone hotline is available 24/7 at 518-447-7716. Sexual assault crisis hotline (phone): The Center operates a 24-hour sexual assault hotline for crisis counseling and advocacy at Albany County hospitals and police stations for victims of sexual assault. This number is 518-447-7716. Therapy: Free, confidential therapy for victims of interpersonal crimes, including adult and child sexual assault, domestic violence, assault and homicide, is available Monday through Friday by appointment. Court Advocacy and Assistance:
Our Court Advocates offer a range of services to crime victims and their families. The program provides help in recovering from victimization by offering these services:

Crisis intervention counseling in person or via telephone;
Advocacy with criminal justice and law enforcement agencies;
Assistance in filing claims with the NYS Office of Victim Services;
Referral to public and private sources for additional help, such as public assistance, counseling, emergency shelter

Volunteer Program-
The Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center utilizes volunteers as court advocates and sexual assault crisis hotline counselors. Court Advocates: complete a total of 50 hours of online training to become an Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) certified Crime Victim Advocate. Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline Counselors: Complete 35 hour training sequence and become certified by the NYS Department of Health as Rape Crisis Counselors. These volunteers provide advocacy and support to sexual assault victims on the phone and in the Albany County hospital emergency departments and police stations. To apply to one of our volunteer programs, please submit an application to our office via mail, fax or
e-mail. Applications and more information can be found on our website:

www.albanycounty.com/cvsvc

To speak with a member of our staff about volunteering, please call (518) 447-7100. Prevention Education-
The Center provides free lectures to teachers, parents, teens, children and professional and community groups in Albany County. Presentations are tailored to the interest, need and education level of the audience. The following are just some of the topics available for presentations:

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Healthy Relationships
Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault
Non-stranger Assault
Safety Techniques and Crime Prevention
Bullying Prevention

Assistance is also available to students and others researching crime victim related topics.

Save the date for the 45th annual Take Back the Night!
02/10/2026

Save the date for the 45th annual Take Back the Night!

Join us January 24th for movie screening, Trafficked in America.
01/15/2026

Join us January 24th for movie screening, Trafficked in America.

Show your support and wear BLUE in support of Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11th!
01/08/2026

Show your support and wear BLUE in support of Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11th!

Happy Halloween from CVSVC! 🎃 HALLOWEEKEND REMINDERS 🎃Costumes ≠ Consent 👻Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected t...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from CVSVC!
🎃 HALLOWEEKEND REMINDERS 🎃
Costumes ≠ Consent 👻
Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected this Halloween (and always).
Be an empowered bystander — step in, speak up, and support others. 🧡
📱 Keep your phone charged
🚗 Have a designated driver
💜 Reach out for help if you need it: (518) 447-7716

Domestic abusers frequently exploit the strong emotional bond between victims and their pets as a tool of control and in...
10/31/2025

Domestic abusers frequently exploit the strong emotional bond between victims and their pets as a tool of control and intimidation. Many victims fear for their pets’ safety and welfare, which can cause them to delay or avoid seeking help. That's why programs like Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Safe Haven, which provides housing & care for pets whose owners are trying to leave abusive partners, are so important! Yesterday we were so excited to be able to drop off a donation of pet supplies for this vital program. We would like to thank Daniel McCoy - Albany County Executive for his ongoing support of this project, as well as the many County departments that hosted collection bins or donated items. Together we can send a message that domestic violence survivors are not alone.

The Safe Haven Program, run by the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, provides foster homes for the pets of those who are victims of domestic violence. Today we delivered pet supplies and food collected by Albany County throughout October-Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In fact, the Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center collected 5 bins full of dog and cat food, which is what the humane society identified as the greatest need!

✨ Consent should always be like FRIES — Freely given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, and Specific 🍟💛This , let’s r...
10/16/2025

✨ Consent should always be like FRIES — Freely given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, and Specific 🍟💛
This , let’s remember that healthy relationships always include clear, respectful consent. 💜

🐾 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜Help support survivors and their pets by donating small bags of new, uno...
10/08/2025

🐾 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜
Help support survivors and their pets by donating small bags of new, unopened dry dog or cat food to the Safe Haven Pet Supply Drive! 🐶🐱
📅 Now through October 30
📍 Drop-off at Albany County locations listed on the flyer
Together, we can make sure no one has to choose between safety and their pets. 💜

4th annual Albany County Fall Fest and 5K!
10/07/2025

4th annual Albany County Fall Fest and 5K!

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Together, we can break the silence and end the cycle of abuse. If you se...
10/02/2025

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Together, we can break the silence and end the cycle of abuse. If you see it, report it. If you need help, reach out. You are not alone.
📞 Call the Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-942-6906
🔗 Learn more: https://opdv.ny.gov

🌻 Tabling event this past weekend at the Community Action Fair at the Troy Farmer’s Market!
09/29/2025

🌻 Tabling event this past weekend at the Community Action Fair at the Troy Farmer’s Market!

🚩Red flags 🚩 or ✅green flags ✅ — knowing the difference can be hard, especially in relationships. Recognizing and talkin...
09/23/2025

🚩Red flags 🚩 or ✅green flags ✅ — knowing the difference can be hard, especially in relationships. Recognizing and talking about unhealthy behaviors isn’t always easy… but you’re not alone.
💚 Everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and loved.
CVSVC is here for you.
📞 Call our 24/7 Hotline for confidential support: (518) 447-7716

💬 Join us for a Serve Albany Brunch as we dive into an important conversation on Supporting and Empowering Women ✨📅 Octo...
09/18/2025

💬 Join us for a Serve Albany Brunch as we dive into an important conversation on Supporting and Empowering Women ✨
📅 October 16th
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood (855 Central Ave, Albany, NY)
🎤 Moderator: Wendy Milligan
🥨 Snacks by Honest Weight Food Co-op
Let’s explore how we can better support women impacted by systemic challenges and work together toward meaningful change in our community. 🌿💚
🔗 RSVP: tinyurl.com/2526brunch

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112 State Street
Albany, NY
12207

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+15184477100

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