Psychotherapy for Victims of Crime & Good Samaritans 

Shine a Light Counseling Center can help you and/or your family members recover from the trauma of crime. We understand the outrage of being violated, the anger at injustice, the heartbreak of loss, and the residual fear when one’s safety has been violated. And we know that each person responds to traumatic experiences in their own way. Therapy can help people process the intensity of their experience, settle their nervous system, interpret events meaningfully, and more forward in their lives. If you have suffered in any way, we would love to give you a chance to talk about it and get help in your recovery.

VCB: Victims Compensation Board

The California Victim Compensation Board can help victims and their families recover from violent crime. The VCB will pay for your therapy if you qualify. To learn more about whether you qualify and what your benefits may be, contact the VCB website or call them at 1-800-777-9229. Or email them at info@victims.ca.gov.

People Who Qualify for Free Counseling Services

• Direct Victims of Crime
• Immediate Family Members of Crime Victims
• Primary Caretakers Victims Who Were Minors at the Time of the Crime
• Good Samaritans
• Caregivers of Crime Victims

Qualifying Conditions:

• Applicants must file an application within seven years of the crime or by their 28th birthday if they were a minor at the time of the crime
• Cooperate reasonably with law enforcement in the arrest and prosecution of the offender
• Seek reimbursement from other sources (Medi-Cal or private insurance) first
• Not be on parole, probation or be a registered sex offender
• Contact VCB for more information