HOTLINE: Need to talk to someone? Through its Hotline, VIBS provides telephone counseling, information, referrals, and access to Emergency Room Companions and SANE Centers. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - (631) 360-3606 TDD available for deaf and hearing impaired clients E-mail the hotline at hotline@vibs.org ADVOCACY services help victims make sense of the criminal justice system, social services and other resources available for survivors' safety and well-being. Help is available by phone or in person: Information about obtaining orders of protection, victims' rights and options, legal and other resources available in Suffolk County Help communicating with the police or District Attorney's office Court accompaniment to District Court, Family Court, County Court, or the special Domestic Violence Courts Information, referrals and help obtaining social services and other basic services such as transportation, emergency food, shelter, immigration assistance Spanish/English bilingual services Assistance with crime victims compensation Get involved by volunteering. Support VIBS' work. »  A violation of an order of protection can lead to an arrest. »  If you are afraid that an order of protection is not enough, you may be eligible for a panic alarm. »  Be sure to make a safety plan – an advocate can help you.