Victim Service Resources

Washington County Victim Resource Guide

Center for Counseling and Victims' Services
(503) 846-3020

Counseling and Victims’ Services (CVS) supports victims of crime and the community by offering guidance and support services to those affected by crime and trauma.

Department of Justice Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division
(503) 378-5348

The Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division Oregon Department of Justice Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division (CVSSD) helps victims cover crime-related costs, protects victims’ rights and helps fund local service providers.

Oregon Crime Victims' Rights
(800) 503-7983

Oregon Crime Victims Law Center
503-208-8160

The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center (OCVLC) is a non-profit organization which advocates for crime victims in Oregon to ensure that their constitutional and statutory rights are protected and provides leadership for education throughout Oregon. All services are free of charge. OCVLC is funded by government grants and contracts, as well as private and community donations.

The National Center for Victims of Crime
(202) 467-8700

The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues.

National Crime Victim Law Institute
(503) 768-6819

NCVLI, a nonprofit based at Lewis & Clark Law School, fights for victims through legal advocacy, training and education, and public policy. NCVLI’s mission is to actively promote balance and fairness in the justice system through crime victim centered legal advocacy, education, and resource sharing.

National Organization for Victim Assistance
(800) TRY-NOVA (800) 879-6682

NOVA’s mission is to champion dignity and compassion for those harmed by crime and crisis. We advocate for victims by connecting them with services and resources.

Crime Victims' Assistance Network
(503) 589-3256

VISOR

VISOR is a free, computer-based service that will allow you to check on an offender’s custody status either in a county or state facility. You can register to receive automatic notification when an individual in custody (IIC) is released or transferred by calling 888-749-8080, by emailing visor@doc.oregon.gov, or by visiting the website at https://visor.oregon.gov/.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Resource Center
(503) 640-5352 General Information
(503) 469-8620 Crisis Line
(866) 469-8600 Toll Free Crisis Line
(503) 640-5352 Protective Orders

DVRC provides free and confidential advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence in Washington County. Advocacy services include: on-site filing assistance for protective orders, safety planning, case management, resource referrals, application assistance with the Address Confidentiality Program, court accompaniment and virtual court, culturally specific services, and more.

Call to Safety
(503) 235-5333
(888) 235-5333

Call to Safety supports all survivors, and friends, family and community members who are impacted by domestic and sexual violence. Call to Safety has a 24/7 crisis line where we offer emotional support, advocacy, resources, referrals, safety planning, and trauma education.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE (7233)
(800) 787-3224 (TTY)

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(303) 839-1852

NCADV’s mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. They are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates.

Proyecto UNICA
(503) 232-4448 24-hour crisis line
(888) 232-4448 24 hour crisis line

Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
(503) 230-1951

The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV) promotes equity and social change in order to end violence for all communities. We seek to transform society by engaging diverse voices, supporting the self-determination of survivors and providing leadership for advocacy efforts.

Child Abuse

CARES Northwest
(503)-276-9000

CARES Northwest’s mission is to stop child abuse and neglect through multidisciplinary prevention, medical evaluation, and ongoing treatment in partnership with our community.

Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)
(503) 681-6917 DHS Child Welfare hotline
(503) 646-7234 Beaverton Office
(503) 648-8951 Hillsboro Office
(503) 670-9711 Tigard Office

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is Oregon’s principal agency for helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

Child Abuse Reporting Hotline
1-855-503-SAFE (7233)

Elder Abuse

Washington County Sheriff's Office Elder Safe Program

(971) 673-5200 To report abuse or neglect

(503) 846-6048 More information

Elder Safe also is a member of the Washington County Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team, which is comprised of the District Attorney's Office, Adult Protective Services, every law enforcement agency in the county, mental health, and other community partners. The Washington County Multidisciplinary Team reviews difficult elder abuse cases, develops investigative guidelines, identifies needed training, and helps coordinate procedures among agencies and other activities.

Elder Care Locator

Connects you to community resources in your area for older adults and their families. Resources include: Housing, support services, elder rights, insurance/benefits, health and transportation.

Identity Theft

This website helps create a recovery plan for victims of identity theft. They will have to create a profile, they’ll ask the victims questions about their situation, make a recovery plan for the victim and then help track this plan.

Federal Trade Commission to Report Fraud

Federal Trade Commission website for submitting reports.

Federal Trade Commission to Get Refund

Protecting consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education without unduly burdening legitimate business activity.

Office for Victims of Crime

National Elder Fraud Hotline. This hotline connects the older adult populations with community resources, law enforcement and legal help. They can also help fill out forms for the victims.

Elder Justice Initiative

The mission of the Elder Justice Initiative is to support and coordinate the Department’s enforcement and programmatic efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect and financial fraud and scams that target our nation’s seniors.

National Center for Elder Abuse 

The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) serves as a national resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder mistreatment.

The National Center on Law & Elder Rights

The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) provides the legal services and aging and disability communities with the tools and resources they need to serve older adults with the greatest economic and social needs.

Save And Invest

A guide for advocates assisting victims of financial fraud

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Guide for Elder Financial Exploitation Prevention and Response Networks

Disability, Aging and Veteran Services

(503) 640-3489

We provide programs and services to maintain and enhance the quality of life to assure that basic needs are met for Washington County seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. Most of our programs serve those ages 60 and over, while our veterans program and benefits enrollment center serves all ages.

Paying for Senior Care