Resources for Victims

If you have been the victim of or witness to a hate crime or bias incident in Washington, the Washington State Hate Crimes & Bias Incidents Hotline wants to know about it and we want to support you. The services listed here offer information, support, and assistance to anyone who has been impacted by a hate crime or bias incident. This list is not exhaustive, so please call us or submit a report online if you are looking for support.

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Washington 211 provides the most current and comprehensive database of community resources in the State of Washington (over 30,000 listings), which serves as a central access point for connecting Washington residents to community resources. By simply dialing the number 211, searching the website, or texting 211WAOD to 898211, people can connect to help when they need it regardless of who provides the services or where the services are located.

The mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) is to prevent and eliminate discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of productive partnerships in the community. WSHRC does not ask or record immigration statuses.

The Wing Luke Civil Rights Division investigates discrimination in a range of areas, including in employment, housing, education, credit and insurance transactions, and at government offices and businesses that are open to the public. The Civil Rights Division works closely with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and the Washington State Human Rights Commission.

This page is being updated. Please come back on August 1st, 2025.

Washington State’s Office of Victims of Crime Advocacy is here to reduce the impact of crime on victim’s lives. OVCA serves as a voice within government for the needs of crime victims in Washington. We envision a future where all people have access to support, healing, and the ability to reach their full potential; where all people experience autonomy, dignity, freedom of identity and expression, and safety in their homes and communities

Established in 1990, OCVA serves the state by:

• advocating on behalf of victims obtaining needed services and resources
• administering grant funds for community programs working with crime victims
• assisting communities in planning and implementing services for crime victims
• advising local and state government agencies of practices, policies, and priorities that impact crime victims

CVC assists victims of violent crimes – including hate/bias crimes – to ease the financial burden suffered by the crime victim and their family. CVC can cover medical and counseling costs, rehabilitation services, loss of earnings, lost wages, crime scene cleanup, and funeral expenses not covered by insurance that stem from criminal conduct. No police report, charging decision by a DA’s office, or citizenship status is required.

ACP is a free mail forwarding service. It helps victims of certain crimes shield their physical address. Program participants are provided with a substitute address to use instead of their real address. No police report, charging decision by a DA’s office, or citizenship status is required.

Pending.

Aims to promote and provide consistent, equal protections to immigrants who are victims of a crime. Its goal is to ensure that all victims of crime are able to access the protections available to them under the law.