Opening doors for victims of crime in the St. Louis region since 1972
Have you or someone you know been a victim of a crime?
Crime hurts – physically, financially, and psychologically – for weeks, months, and even years after the crime occurs. Personal injuries and financial burdens are often compounded by unexpected emotional turmoil affecting all aspects of a person's life.
Our mission is to empower individuals impacted by crime to move from crisis to resilience. We provide counseling, referrals, resources, and advocacy in the St. Louis region for thousands of crime victims and their families.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis (CVC) was founded in 1972 as the first victim service agency in the United States to serve all victims of crime. We offer a wide range of services in the St. Louis region for individuals, communities, and organizations affected by crime, as well as those seeking to enhance their support for crime victims. Crime impacts everyone differently, and it is our honor to be able to open the doors for survivors to get help.
We are here to give victims a voice.
Contact Us
Helpline: (314) 652-3623
Legal Assistance: (314) 664-6699
Email: info@supportvictims.org
Click here to submit an online request and an advocate will follow up with you within 24 business hours.
For media inquiries, please call (314) 964-0062
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of crimes do you help with?
CVC helps with all crimes, including burglary, robbery, identity theft, assault, homicide, hate crimes, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and others. CVC also offers legal assistance in civil court matters, such as Orders of Protection.
Will I have to pay to receive help?
No. Our crime victim support services are free of charge to victims and their families through the generosity of our donors and supporters. Crime costs victims both financially and emotionally; We don't believe they should pay twice.
Are you the police?
No. CVC is an independent, nonprofit agency and is not affiliated with police or law enforcement. While it is not necessary to have contacted the police to receive our services, we hope you will do so for your own safety. We can help you file a report or seek assistance from law enforcement.
Thank you to our generous sponsors
