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Victim Support

Victim Support

Comprehensive, compassionate and trauma-informed support from trained professionals for survivors of sexual assault, suicide loss and more.

All services and programs are provided free of cost.

Available 24/7/365

Services and Programs

Contact Us

Sexual Assault Hotline: 1 (906) 482-5797
Call Business Line: 1 (906) 523-5920 Ext. 2
Email: vs@coppershores.org

Office Location

47431 State Highway M26
Unit 5B
Houghton, MI 49931


Child Advocacy Center

Our CAC focuses on minimizing trauma to the child during the process of child abuse investigations.

LOSS Team

The Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors team provides postvention services to surviving victims of suicide loss.

Sexual Assault Response Team

Support for those who are victims of harassment, unwanted touching, rape or other sexual crimes.

Human Trafficking Training

Learn to identify the signs and evidence of trafficking and what to do if someone is suspected of being trafficked.

Wellness Journey Support Group

A trauma recovery support group for people who have experienced trauma or secondary trauma.

The latest

Victim Support News

November 6, 2025

Breaking the cycle of silence

A parent's perspective on the Child Advocacy Center Warning: This article covers topics that some readers may find upsetting, including rape and ...
November 3, 2025

Copper Country gains two more Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to welcome two new Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners to the Victim Support team, Nonie Riutta and ...
October 15, 2025

LaRoe leaps into Victim Advocate role at Copper Shores

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to welcome Ayla LaRoe to the team as the new Victim Advocate. LaRoe joined Copper Shores Victim ...

Additional Resources for Victims

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Love is Respect

24/7 talk, text, or chat for youth with questions or concerns about dating and relationships.
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MI Sexual Assault Hotline

24/7 talk, text, or chat for Michigan residents who have experienced sexual assault.
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MI Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 talk, text, or chat available. Call 866-864-2338, text, or chat via the link.
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National Human Trafficking Hotline

Available 24/7 at 1-888-373-7888 for those suspecting or experiencing human trafficking.
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Copper Shores LOSS Team

The Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors Team provides postvention services to surviving victims of suicide loss.

Victim Services Outside the Copper Country

Below are links to Victim Services Units in other counties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. 

Employment Opportunities

Work for Copper Shores Victim Support

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Part-Time

Position Summary We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to join Victim Support at Copper Shores ...

Victim Advocate

Full-Time

Victim Advocate Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of survivors of sexual assault? Do you have a heart for helping children ...

Meet the

Victim Support Team

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Courtney Darcy

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
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Kim Green

Counselor
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Melissa Helppi - Featured Image

Melissa Helppi

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
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Virginia Lambert

Program Director - Victim Support
Ayla LaRoe - Featured Image
Ayla LaRoe - Featured Image

Ayla LaRoe

Victim Advocate
Nonie Riutta - Featured Image

Nonie Riutta

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
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Carey Sullivan

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - PT/OC

A Safe Place

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or military, marital, or financial status in any activities. We are a Michigan Tech University Safe Place Ally.  

Funded by

MDHHS Division of Victim Services

How to Support

If you are interested in supporting the work being done by Copper Shores Victim Support, please consider becoming a one-time or monthly donor. Your generosity helps ensure that no victim has to navigate healing alone.