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
Services and Programs

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.

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 by
Copper Shores Victim Support.
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

Love is Respect
24/7 talk, text, or chat for youth with questions or concerns about dating and relationships.

MI Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7 talk, text, or chat for Michigan residents who have experienced sexual assault.

MI Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 talk, text, or chat available. Call 866-864-2338, text, or chat via the link.

National Human Trafficking Hotline
Available 24/7 at 1-888-373-7888 for those suspecting or experiencing human trafficking.

Copper Shores LOSS Team
The Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors Team provides postvention services to surviving victims of suicide loss.
Meet the
Victim Support Team

Kim Green
Counselor


Melissa Helppi
SANE - PT/OC

Virginia Lambert
Program Director - Victim Support


Brayden Rachel
Victim Advocate

Carey Sullivan
SANE - 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.
Donate to Victim Support
Please consider becoming a one-time or monthly donor. Your contribution helps ensure support for victims of sexual assault.