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Victim Support

We're hiring!

Apply to be a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Are you a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional looking to make a profound impact on the lives of those in crisis? If so, Copper Shores invites you to apply for the position of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (RN or NP) in Houghton, Michigan or the surrounding area.

Available 24/7/365

Supporting Victims of Any Crime

Child Advocacy Center

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

Suicide Survivors Support

On call to support those in our community who lose someone to suicide. 

Sexual Assault Response

Providing support for victims of sexual assault, including specially trained nurses. 

All Services are Free

All services provided by Copper Shores Victim Services Unit are 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

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.

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

Victim Services Outside the Copper Country

Below are links to Victim Services Units in other counties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. 

Our People

Meet the Victim Support team

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Loraine Hanover - Featured Image

Loraine Hanover

SANE - PT/OC
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Melissa Helppi - Featured Image

Melissa Helppi

SANE - PT/OC
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Virginia Lambert

Program Director - Victim Support
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Rachel Lamppa - Featured Image

Rachel Lamppa

Advocate
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Brayden Rachel - Featured Image

Brayden Rachel

Victim Advocate
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Carey Sullivan

SANE - PT/OC

Donate to Victim Support

Your financial support will help keep these free services available in Michigan's Copper Country.