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.
Sexual Assault Response Team
Support for survivors of harassment, unwanted touching, rape or other sexual crimes.
Sexual Assault and Harassment Training
Explore the parameters of consent and creating safe spaces.
Wellness Journey Support Group
Community for those who have experienced trauma or secondary trauma.
Human Trafficking Training
Learn to identify the signs and evidence of human trafficking and how to respond.
The latest
News and Updates
September 9, 2026
Meet Bonnie Johnson: Supporting survivors as Victim Advocate
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to welcome Victim Advocate Bonnie Johnson to the Victim Support team. With a rich background in ...
September 8, 2026
Victim Support Open House set for September 21, 2026
Copper Shores Victim Support is opening the doors of their office and Child Advocacy Center on Monday, September 21, 2026. The Victim Support Open ...
July 24, 2026
Local law enforcement invited to Sexual Assault Response Training
Copper Shores Victim Support invites Copper Country law enforcement to attend one of three upcoming Sexual Assault Response Training sessions, on ...
Employment Opportunities
Work for Copper Shores Victim Support
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
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
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Kim Green
Counselor
Melissa Helppi
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - MSN, RN
Bonnie Johnson
Victim Advocate
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.

