The Violence Intervention Program - fondly known as VIP - offers free and confidential support to victims, survivors and families impacted by violent crime such as domestic violence, sexual assault, physical assault, elder abuse, stalking, hate crimes, motor vehicle assault and homicide. The program promotes safe environments, self-determination, self-worth and envisions a future where people are free from abuse and oppression.
Available Supports:
- 24-Hour Hotline
- Sexual Assault Services
- Emergency Shelter for Victims of DomesticViolence
- Advocacy and Accompaniment at:
- Otsego County Child Advocacy Center
- Court and Campus Disciplinary Hearings
- Emergency Room and Medical Appointments
- Police Stations
- Individual Counseling and Support Groups
- Crime Victims Compensation Assistance
- College Support Services
- Transitional Housing and Housing Support Services
- Information and Referrals
- Prevention Education & Community Outreach
- Just 4 Teens
You are not alone
- Call us
- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline - 607.432.4855
- Program Office - 607.433.8038
- Stop by our main office at 3 West Broadway, Oneonta. Open 8:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911
The Violence Intervention Program thanks Mary Kay Ash Foundation and the Women's Fund of the Community Foundation of South Central New York for their support of our 24-hour domestic violence safe house.
For more information:
- RAINN
- VINE (Victim Notification System)
- New York State Office of Victim Services
- NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- NYS Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- Relationship Perspectives
- Domestic Violence and Children
- Domestic Violence Statistics
- Sexual Assault & Date Rape
This program funded in part by:
- U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women
- New York State Department of Health
- New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
- New York State Division for Youth
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services
- New York State Office of Victim Services
- Otsego County Department of Social Services