Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP)
Our Therapists are registered providers with VCAP in the state of Pennsylvania.
About VCAP
What Is VCAP?
Melanated Women’s Health is a registered provider with Pennsylvania’s Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) which helps victims and their families through the emotional and physical aftermath of a crime by easing the financial impact placed upon them by the crime. If you are a direct victim of sexual trauma which occurred in Pennsylvania, you are eligible for VCAP funding.
You can learn more about VCAP from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency website by clicking here.
The Counseling Claim Form for VCAP can be found here.
Contact us if you have further questions about VCAP.
Compassionate and Trauma-Informed Therapy Services
Who is eligible for VCAP funding?
According to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency website, standard VCAP states, “A direct victim of sexual abuse which occurred in Pennsylvania, who did not report or does not want to report the crime to authorities, is eligible to submit a claim for counseling services related to their abuse. Direct victims of sexual abuse who do not meet other eligibility requirements to file a standard VCAP claim, or who may have been denied a VCAP claim in the past, are also eligible for this benefit.”
How much funding does VCAP provide?
Counseling services is defined as “mental health therapy performed by, or under the supervision of, a psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed professional counselor, or licensed social worker. A direct victim of sexual abuse who at the time of the crime was 18 years of age or older is potentially eligible for up to $5,000 in counseling services. A direct victim of sexual abuse who at the time of the crime was under 18 years of age is potentially eligible for up to $10,000 in counseling services.”
If You Believe You Are Eligible for VCAP, Contact Us
Melanated Women’s Health is specialized in providing trauma therapy using trauma-informed methodologies that gently guide patients to healing & is a registered VCAP provider in the state of Pennsylvania. We have an office for in-person appointments in the heart of Philadelphia and offer online therapy to all residents throughout Pennsylvania.
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