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Full Resource Name:
Ability1st, Crime Victims Assistance (VOCA)
Address
1823 Buford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 575-9621
AKA:
VOCA; Victims of Crime Assistance
Description:
*Program for persons with a disability who have been a victim of a crime or have become disabled as the result of a crime
*Disabilities can be physical or mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, etc. Disabilities can be self-reported
*Offers crisis counseling, guidance, emotional support, information and referrals, advocacy and follow up
*In-person information, referrals and advocacy may include helping the victim find needed resources assistance with securing rights, filing crime victims compensation claims for financial assistance related to losses, and other aspects of criminal justice support as needed
*Independent living skills training may be provided to assist victims in developing safety plans and teaching activities of daily living related to the disability
*When calling, persons should specifically ask for Crime Victims Assistance personnel
Intake Process:
Call
Program Fees:
Call for fees
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Call
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 7, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1823 Buford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Mailing
1823 Buford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Contacts
Phone Numbers
1. Main Number
(850) 575-9621
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
*Offers crisis counseling, guidance, emotional support, information and referrals, advocacy and follow up *In-person information, referrals and advocacy may include helping the victim find needed resources assistance with securing rights, filing crime victims compensation claims for financial assistance related to losses, and other aspects of criminal justice support as needed
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F, Office hours
Required Documents
May vary according to crime and situation
Eligibility
See Description
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call and ask for Crime Victim Assistance personnel
Languages
English
Service Area
Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla Counties
Geography Served
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Description
*Program for persons with a disability who have been a victim of a crime or have become disabled as the result of a crime *Disabilities can be physical or mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, etc. Disabilities can be self-reported *Offers crisis counseling, guidance, emotional support, information and referrals, advocacy and follow up
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F, Office hours
Required Documents
May vary according to crime and situation
Eligibility
See Description
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call and ask for Crime Victim Assistance personnel
Languages
English
Service Area
Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla Counties
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Offers crisis counseling, guidance, emotional support, information and referrals, advocacy and follow up *In-person information, referrals and advocacy may include helping the victim find needed resources assistance with securing rights, filing crime victims compensation claims for financial assistance related to losses, and other aspects of criminal justice support as needed
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F, Office hours
Required Documents
May vary according to crime and situation
Eligibility
See Description
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call and ask for Crime Victim Assistance personnel
Languages
English
Service Area
Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla Counties
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.