Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Columbia County District Attorney
Court House Annex
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-3414

The program offers coordinated services to address the physical, emotional and financial needs of crime victims and their families. The program is designed to ease a victim’s fear and confusion in dealing with the court process.

Crime Victim's Protection
NYS Crime Victim's Board
(518) 457-8727

Crime Victim's Protection. Personal property lost or destroyed during a crime can be reimbursed if it is necessary to maintain a victim’s health and welfare. Call New York State Crime Victims Board for information.

Elder Abuse Prevention
Office for the Aging
610 State Street
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4258

Older New Yorkers face an array of problems which have a potential for abuse including: alcoholism, anxiety, consumer fraud and abuse, dementia, depression, financial abuse, grief, mental health problems, suicide and tenants’ rights. The New York State Office for the Aging works with local offices for the aging and other state and local agencies to educate seniors and their families in preventing elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.

The Reach Center, Inc.
(formerly Columbia-Greene Rape Crisis Center)
542 Warren St.
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-5556
(24 hr. emergency number)
All services are free and confidential.

• Crisis intervention services 24 hrs/day in emergencies
• Accompaniment to hospital, police station, court
• Counseling services
• Advocacy with medical and criminal justice system
• Referral and information services
• Assistance with crime victim compensation claims
  Educational programs
• Services may be requested by crime victims, family member or friend of victim