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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.

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

November 5, 2026

Wake UP Keweenaw to feature Victim Support in November 2026

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is joining the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce for Wake UP Keweenaw, on Wednesday, November 11, from 7:30 to ...
November 2, 2026

Returning the favor

Can drive to support mental health services at Copper Shores Someone knocks on your door, and delivers news that you never hoped to hear. A loved one ...
September 29, 2026

Introducing A Healthy You: New afterschool program for middle schoolers

Copper Shores Victim Support is excited to launch A Healthy You, a new afterschool program designed to help 6th through 8th graders build healthy ...

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 ...

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

Part-Time

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to join Victim Support at Copper Shores Community Health ...

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
Melissa Helppi - Featured Image
Melissa Helppi - Featured Image

Melissa Helppi

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - MSN, RN
Bonnie Johnson - Featured Image
Bonnie Johnson - Featured Image

Bonnie Johnson

Victim Advocate
Virginia Lambert - Featured Image

Virginia Lambert

Program Director - Victim Support
Ayla LaRoe - Featured Image
Ayla LaRoe - Featured Image

Ayla LaRoe

Victim Advocate
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.