The domestic violence program provides confidential services to people who have experienced domestic violence or intimate partner violence (IPV). The program priorities are to connect survivors to vital resources and to help enhance safety and support.
The Domestic Violence and Crime Victim Program provides shelter and other appropriate services for all victims of intimate partner violence, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, marital status, or disability.
The program can assist with emergency financial needs related to domestic violence crisis including clothing, personal care needs, and assistance with safe housing options. Emergency financial assistance is available for:
Each survivor has unique circumstances and goals. Our staff helps to identify options and provides information and referrals. Staff members are available to assist in navigating systems and connecting to resources.
Program staff are available to accompany survivors to appointments related to their status as survivors of intimate partner violence and provide transportation when necessary. Advocates help form individualized safety plans. Emergency financial services are available for rent, security deposits, child related costs, utility bills, transportation, safety plan features, housing readiness, food and personal supplies, relocation expense and more. Free counseling is offered to all survivors with a licensed mental health therapist trained in trauma and recovery.
The Crime Victims Program focuses on providing support and assistance to all crime victims.
The Crime Victims Program services include advocacy, assistance in completing the NYS Office of Victim Services application for compensation, ongoing case management assistance with managing paperwork, emergency assistance to meet basic needs, referrals, and education on needed services and programs, accompaniment to court procedures, and support and encouragement.
Program staff can assist in providing information on navigating court systems, filing court paperwork, accompaniment to law enforcement interviews and all court-related appointments, preparing victim impact statements, and more. Assistance with attorney services are available on a limited basis.
Emergency shelter is available for people fleeing domestic violence and not having a safe place to stay. Survivors and their children can stay for up to 90 days in our agency’s safe dwelling. Supportive services are available, including planning and connections to resources needed to find safe housing. Shelter residents are eligible for counseling, transportation, legal advocacy, and childcare services.
Call an advocate locally on the crisis hotline at: 518-234-2231
If you need immediate domestic violence crisis intervention, call the 24-hour Crisis Hotline: 518-234-2231
For general information, you can contact an advocate during regular business hours by calling: 518-234-3581
Program Director
PH: (518) 234-3581
Schoharie County
489 West Main Street
Cobleskill, NY 12043
