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.
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
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
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.

