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) 482-5797Call 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
Love is Respect
24/7 talk, text, or chat for youth with questions or concerns about dating and relationships.
MI Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7 talk, text, or chat for Michigan residents who have experienced sexual assault.
MI Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 talk, text, or chat available. Call 866-864-2338, text, or chat via the link.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Available 24/7 at 1-888-373-7888 for those suspecting or experiencing human trafficking.
Copper Shores LOSS Team
The Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors Team provides postvention services to surviving victims of suicide loss.
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
Courtney Darcy
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Kim Green
Counselor
Melissa Helppi
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Virginia Lambert
Program Director - Victim Support
Ayla LaRoe
Victim Advocate
Nonie Riutta
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Carey Sullivan
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - PT/OC
A Safe Place

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.
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.

