Additional  Resources

Helpful Resources for All Victims of Crime/Violence:

  • NC SAVAN (North Carolina Statewide Automated Victim Assistance and Notification) is a criminal justice information-sharing system that supports automated victim notification. NC SAVAN operates a 24-hour toll-free automated offender information and notification service. 
  • NC Victim's Compensation: Since 1987, the Office of Victim Compensation Services has helped victims of crime and their families heal from the devastating effects of criminal violence with payments for needs including medical care, counseling, lost wages and funerals.
  • Address Confidentiality Program (ACP): provides survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking, and their household members with a substitute address to use as their home, school, and work addresses, instead of the actual addresses. The ACP substitute address helps prevent perpetrators from locating survivors. For information on how to apply to participate in the North Carolina Address Confidentiality Program, visit https://ncdoj.gov/public-protection/address-confidentiality-program/.
  • National Center for Victims of Crime

Other / Miscellaneous

NCVAN Support Group - Opioid Homicide Loss:

Disaster Distress Helpline:

The Disaster Distress Helpline, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is a national hotline dedicated to year-round disaster crisis counseling. This 24/7 toll free crisis support service is available to residents in the United States and its territories experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text the hotline at 800-985-5990.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a source of support available 24/7 to people in crisis, including people experiencing challenging reactions to disasters. Support is available in English or Spanish.