Victim Support
Victim Support
Compassionate and trauma-informed support from trained professionals for survivors of sexual assault, suicide loss and more.
Victim Advocates
                  Our Victim Advocates help survivors and their families navigate legal and medical processes, and connect them with other resources that may help them on their healing journey.
                
              
                
                  
                
            Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
Our SANE Nurses (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) are specially trained to conduct forensic interviews with survivors of sexual assault while offering emotional support.
Available 24/7/365
Services and Programs
 
              
            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.
              
              
            All services are provided free of cost.
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
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.
Donate to Victim Support
            Please consider becoming a one-time or monthly donor. Your contribution helps ensure support for victims of sexual assault.
            
            
            
          
        
      
 
      
    