Resources
General resources
Washington State Crime Victim Compensation Program
This state funded program can assist family members of homicide victims with the various expenses associated with the death of a loved. Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) program is a payer of last resort, and you must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for their program.
Phone: 360-902-5355 or 1-800-762-3716
Email: CrimeVictimsProgramM@Lni.wa.gov
Community Services through 211
Phone: Call 211
Visit Community Services through 211 online
Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)
VINE is a free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information. Through secure registration you can receive notifications and stay informed on the custody status of a defendant or offender.
Therapy services
Please keep in mind it may take some time to find a counselor who is the right for you. Finding the right therapist that you can connect with and feel comfortable with is extremely important to your healing process. The initial screening is just as much about them getting to know you, as it is about you determining if it’s a good fit. You can always reach out to your victim advocate to explore what alternative options may exist.
Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center
Losing a loved one to homicide can be devastating. One of the many things you can do to help process your grief, is speak to a trained professional. Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center has specially trained therapists and counselors who have expertise treating patients who have lost loved ones to homicide. Located in Seattle, Shoreline and Bellevue but offers some telehealth.
Visit the Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center website
Phone:206-744-1600
Speaking Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapist experienced at supporting sudden traumatic grief and loss associated to violent death. Offers individual counseling and therapy groups. Located in Seattle but offers telehealth.
Find more information on the Speech Trauma Therapy website
Phone: 564-210-7035
Email: SpeakingTrauma@gmail.com
Support groups and community services
Evergreen State Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
A victim family support group for individuals who have lost loved one’s to homicide (currently not supporting families of vehicular homicide). Although the organization was founded to support “parents” the organization will support other relationships like sibling, child, etc. Currently support group meetings virtually each month, as well as some other peer led victim support services including one on one contact with peers over the phone. This organization is run by all volunteers. Please email or call information below
Visit the Evergreen State Chapter of POMC
Phone: 564-229-2841
Email: evergreenstatepomc@gmail.com
Harborview Violence Intervention and Prevention Services
Hospital-based intervention, referrals to community care for eligible clients.
Phone: 206-437-3848
Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Washington
MADD provides direct services to victims and survivors of vehicular assault and homicide cases. They provide emotional support, resources, information, and assistance.
Go to the MAAD Washington website
Phone: 469-420-4544
Email: wa.state@madd.org
RISE: Resilient in Sustaining Empowerment
Rooted in Black resilience, RISE serves as a sanctuary for those bereaved by gun violence, offering healing, support, and empowerment, while promoting positive growth and identity for impacted families. We provide tools to assist in trauma recovery, healing-centered engagement, positive identity, professional development, and grief support for families impacted by gun violence.
Services Offered: Grief support group, basic needs support, mental health services, case management.
Phone: 206-257-6901
Email: admin@rise4us.org
Resources for children and teens
The Healing Center Seattle
Support group for grief and loss for children and families.
Find information on the Healing Center Seattle website
Phone: 206-523-1206
Bridges Center for Grieving Children
Bridges provides a safe place for you and your child to grieve. We support families with children between the ages of 4 and 18 who are grieving the death of a family member.
Learn more on the Bridges Center website
Phone: 253-403-1966
Post-sentencing and corrections resources
Washington State Department of Corrections Victim Services Program
Community Victim Liaisons through the Department of Corrections provide safety planning, notification, offender monitoring when offenders are sentenced to DOC for specific cases meeting criteria. Visit their website to learn more. Victims must register for notification; it is not automatic.
Go to the Department of Corrections Victim Services webiste
DOC also provides two facilitated communication programs through the Victim Offender Dialogue Program and The Accountability Letter Bank.
Phone: 1-800-322-2201
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services: Victim/Witness notification program
If you or someone close to you has been the victim of a sexual assault or a violent crime, information about the location of the person who committed this crime may be reassuring to you. The offender may be in a Washington state psychiatric hospital, a facility for juveniles or the Special Commitment Center for sexual predators. The Department of Social and Health Services has a program to notify victims or witnesses when the people who committed these crimes are released, transferred, or escape from any DSHS facility. Victim/Witness Notification is a confidential program. The person who victimized you will not know you are being notified and will not have access to your address or telephone number.
Find information about the Victim/Witness notification program
Applications for enrollment by be done online. Call or email for alternative options.
Phone: 360-902-7832
Email: vwn@dshs.wa.gov
