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Victim Support

Comprehensive, compassionate and trauma-informed support for victims of any crime or crisis.

Available 24/7/365

Services and Programs

Copper Shores Victim Support serves people that have experienced suicide loss, elder abuse, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse,  human trafficking and more.

All Victim Support programs and services are provided at no cost to community members.

Child Advocacy Center

Minimizing trauma to the child during the process of child abuse investigations.

LOSS Team

Postvention services for people that have experienced suicide loss.

Sexual Assault Response Team

Support for survivors of harassment, unwanted touching, rape or other sexual crimes.

Human Trafficking Training

Learn to identify the signs and evidence of human trafficking and how to respond.

Wellness Journey Support Group

Community for those who have experienced trauma or secondary trauma.

The latest

News and Updates

April 8, 2026

Support survivors at the 2026 Puppy Parade

Paws for a cause on April 29 in Hancock Community members and their dogs are invited to join Copper Shores Victim Support at the 2026 Puppy Parade, ...
February 24, 2026

Save the date: Puppy Parade returns to Hancock on April 29, 2026

Take time to paws for a cause during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and join us at the Puppy Parade in downtown Hancock. Community members, and ...
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 ...

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

Are you committed to making a difference in the lives of survivors of sexual assault? Do you have a heart for helping children and families navigate ...

Contact Us

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

Office Location

47431 State Highway M26
Unit 5B
Houghton, MI 49931

Meet the

Victim Support Team

Courtney Darcy - Featured Image

Courtney Darcy

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Kim Green - Featured Image

Kim Green

Counselor
Melissa Helppi - Featured Image
Melissa Helppi - Featured Image

Melissa Helppi

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Virginia Lambert - Featured Image

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
Carey Sullivan - Featured Image

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.