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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

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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
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Ayla LaRoe - Featured Image

Ayla LaRoe

Victim Advocate
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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

Donate to Victim Support

Please consider becoming a one-time or monthly donor. Your contribution helps ensure support for victims of sexual assault.