Community Services Directory - Oswego County

Rape Crisis Program 342-1600
Access to the program is through the Abuse and Assault Hotline (342-1600) which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. Collect calls from within the county are accepted. The program provides crisis advocacy to survivors of sexual
assault by meeting them at hospital emergency rooms and/or law enforcement department offices. Follow-up advocacy,
referral and case management services are also available. Services are available to both victims of violence and their
personal support systems. Individual and group counseling is available to assist participants to cope with the effects of
abuse. Staff are entitled to the Rape Crisis Counselor Legal Privilege. Community education is available on topics
relating to sexual abuse of adults and children, sexual harassment, and stalking as well as other related topics.
SAF House - The SAF House provides a temporary home for women and children who are escaping emotional, physical
or sexual abuse. Women and children experiencing homelessness are also eligible to enter the house. Residential
services can be accessed through the Abuse and Assault Hotline (342-1600) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The
program provides emotional support, assistance with locating and securing safe, affordable housing, transportation to
appointments limited child care, referrals and linkage to other community agencies, legal information about custody,
orders of protection, and other family court issues. Individual and group counseling is available to both women and
children residing at the SAF House.
Victim Support Project 342-1600
Access to the Project is through the Abuse and Assault Hotline (342-1600) or at 349-8519 during business hours. Staff
also maintain hours at the Oswego County Integrated Domestic Violence Court, the Domestic Violence Court in the City
of Oswego, the Oswego County Sex Offenses Court, the Oswego County Family Court, the Oswego County Probation
Office, and the Oswego County District Attorney’s Office. The Project provides advocacy to survivors of domestic
violence and/or sexual assault. Services include petition preparation, emotional support through the justice system,
assistance with restitution, follow-up advocacy, referral, and case management services. With advance notice, staff can
accompany survivors to court proceedings.
VICTIM INTERVENTION PROGRAM (VIP)
Catholic Charities of Oswego County
365 West 1 st Street
Fulton, NY 13069
598-3980 ext. 228 FAX: 593-8440
email: lconfer@ccoswego.com
Website: www.ccoswego.com
Contact: Linda Confer
SERVICES: The Victim Intervention Program (VIP) is an office-based therapeutic counseling program for children who have been
sexually abused or have experienced some form of trauma. The treatment model employs a family system approach where
siblings and family members may also be seen during sessions. A pre requisite for VIP is an open Preventive Services Case, and
referrals come directly from the Department of Social Services.
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