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Please see our Community Programs addresses and telephone numbers below if you need support.

Court Programs

Safe Horizon operates Court Programs in all five of New York City’s boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island). Our services include victim/witness reception centers, supervised child visitation centers, mediation services, advocacy, crisis intervention, help with court-ordered restitution, and other legal issues.

Our Court staff can help you better understand the family and criminal court system through these and other services. Click here for more information about our Court Programs.

Community Programs

Since 1979, Safe Horizon has operated Community Programs in New York City to support, educate, and advocate for victims of crime and abuse. Safe Horizon operates four Community programs serving the five boroughs, providing support to more than 4,000 individuals each year. Safe Horizon’s Community Programs offer the following services: Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Practical/Emergency Assistance, Information and Referrals, Individual Counseling, Support Groups, Advocacy, and Community/Public Education Presentations. Please call the Community Program for further information and/or to make an appointment.

Manhattan and the Bronx

Manhattan-Bronx Community Program
100 East 122nd Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues)
Population Served: Victims of crime and abuse, including domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, and other violent crimes.
Phone: 212.316.2100
Hours: Please call for hours of operation.
Directions: Take the 4/5/6 trains to 125th Street.  Walk 3 blocks south to 122nd Street and 1 block west to Park Avenue.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Community Program
189 Montague Street, 6th Floor
Population Served: Victims of crime and abuse, including domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, and other violent crimes.
Phone: 718.834.6688
Hours: Please call for hours of operation.
Directions: Take the 4/5 trains to Borough Hall stop. Walk 1 block East on Joralemon Street and make a right on Clinton Street, then walk 2 blocks to Montague Street OR Take the 2/3 trains to Borough Hall stop and walk 1 block on Montague Street OR Take the M, N/R to Court Street - Borough Hall stop OR Take the A/C, F to Jay Street-Borough Hall stop, exit onto Fulton Street and walk East 4 blocks to Clinton Street, then walk 2 blocks to Montague Street.

Queens

Queens Community Program
74-09 37th Avenue, Room 416
Population Served: Victims of crime and abuse, including domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, and other violent crimes.
Phone: 718.899.1233 Ext. 100
Hours: Please call for hours of operation.
Directions: Take the E, F, R, or V trains to Roosevelt Avenue stop. Ride in the back of the train. When you exit, walk towards 74th Street and make a left, then walk one block to 37th Avenue.

Staten Island

Staten Island Community Program
30 Bay Street, Fifth Floor
Population Served: Victims of crime and abuse, including domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, and other violent crimes.
Phone: 718.720.2591
Hours: Please call for hours of operation.
Directions: From the Staten Island Ferry Terminal walk to Hyatt Street. Continue to top of hill and make a left on St. Marks Place. The office is a big brown building on the right side across from the municipal parking lot. It is a 5-10 minute walk.

New York Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) System

The New York VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or Internet to search for information regarding the custody status of their offender and to register to receive telephone and e-mail notification when the offender’s custody status changes. The VINE toll-free number for the New York VINE system is 1.888.VINE 4 NY (888.846.3469).  This service is provided to assist victims of crime who have a right to know about their offender's custody status.