Victim Services

Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley is dedicated to helping victims of violent crime and their significant others cope with the traumatic aftermath of victimization. All of the services of CVC are confidential and offered at no cost.


24-hour crisis counseling and support
  • Support through a telephone hotline: (610) 437-6611
Hospital Emergency Room Accompaniment
  • Experienced CVC counselors provide on site support and counseling at any Lehigh Valley hospital emergency room 24-hours a day
Police Accompaniment
  • Experienced CVC advocates accompany victims to police interviews, statements and line-ups at any police department in Northampton or Lehigh County
Court Accompaniment
  • Advocates staff the Northampton and Lehigh Victim Witness Rooms in both courthouses, providing support and information about case progress and proceedings. Advocates are also available to attend preliminary hearings at District Justice's Offices.
Individual Counseling
  • Experienced counselors provide one on one support to victims and their significant others
Support Group Counseling
  • Experienced counselors facilitate support groups, which can help reduce victims' feelings of isolation. Groups offered include:
    • Rape Survivors Group
    • Children's Support Group
    • Pre Adolescent Group
    • Teen Support Group
    • Parents of Sexually Abused Children Support Group
    • Adult Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse Group
    • Male Survivor's Group
    • Homicide Survivors Group
Victims Compensation
  • Trained advocates help victims file for financial compensation
Services for Victims of Juvenile Offenders
  • Advocates notify crime victims of proceedings and provide information and support through the Lehigh County Juvenile Justice System
Services for Older Adults
  • Counselors provide support, counseling, advocacy and prevention services to older adults in Northampton County
For more information or to access any services please contact us at 610.437.6610 or at cvclv@enter.net.