Nevada ā The Nevada Victims of Crime Program (VOCP) and the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center are encouraging survivors of the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas to apply for victimās assistance prior to October 1, 2018.
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To apply for VOCP assistance and to learn more about the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center, please visit: https://vegasstrongrc.org/
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The VOCP can assist victims and their families cope and recover from the physical, emotional and financial impact of violent crime by helping pay expenses related to the mass shooting. Covered expenses may include:
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- Hospital and Ambulance Bills
- Medical and Dental Treatment
- Mental Health Counseling
- Wage or Income Loss
- Funeral and Burial Expenses
- Loss of Support for Dependents
- Home Health Care
- Medical Supplies
- Counseling Co-pays Not Covered by Insurance
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Even if victims live outside of Nevada or donāt have any eligible expenses now, they are still encouraged to apply in case future expenses are incurred which may be covered by the program.
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Caring staff at the center is available to answer questions about the Nevada Victims of Crime Program and they can assist anyone who needs help completing an application. The center can be reached by phone at (702) 455-2433 (AIDE) or toll-free at (833) 299-2433, and by email at: vegasstrongresiliencycenter@clarkcountynv.gov. Visit their Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/VegasStrongResiliencyCenter. The address is 1524 Pinto Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
