Advocates are available to help 24 hours a day. Call 1-888-655-9008 for help or if you have questions.
We offer many services, FREE of charge!
Supportive Counseling: we provide information and assist survivors in exploring their options and developing a personalized plan of action.
Support Groups: for survivors to help themselves and others with the healing process and develop a support system
Community Education: presentations to county and private agencies regarding the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Violence Prevention Education: we have a community educator who presents to students in pre-school through 12th grades in Van Buren County.
Personal Protection Order (PPO): assistance in obtaining and enforcing.
Accompaniment to court proceedings: attending court hearings and other proceedings, communicating with law enforcement officers and the prosecuting attorney’s office on behalf of survivors and helping survivors to understand the court process.
Emergency Shelter: Assistance with securing emergency shelter and transportation there if needed.
Transportation: to court, mental health, legal aid, and other relevant appointments.
Community Referrals: to other agencies who can help survivors meet their needs, such as WIC, DHS, SMCAA, Housing complexes.
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART): we partner with the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) at Bronson Lakeview Hospital to provide support.
Support Groups: for survivors to help themselves and others with the healing process and develop a support system
Community Education: presentations to county and private agencies regarding the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Violence Prevention Education: we have a community educator who presents to students in pre-school through 12th grades in Van Buren County.
Personal Protection Order (PPO): assistance in obtaining and enforcing.
Accompaniment to court proceedings: attending court hearings and other proceedings, communicating with law enforcement officers and the prosecuting attorney’s office on behalf of survivors and helping survivors to understand the court process.
Emergency Shelter: Assistance with securing emergency shelter and transportation there if needed.
Transportation: to court, mental health, legal aid, and other relevant appointments.
Community Referrals: to other agencies who can help survivors meet their needs, such as WIC, DHS, SMCAA, Housing complexes.
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART): we partner with the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) at Bronson Lakeview Hospital to provide support.
helpful links
Sex Offender Registry - Michigan
Vinelink - allows you to register to be informed when someone will be released from jail.
Michigan Department of Corrections - Inmate search
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic And Sexual Violence
Online Domestic Violence Survivor's Handbook
Online Support Group
Oprah - Setting Boundaries
Dr. Phil - Domestic Violence Resources
Domestic Violence Fact Sheets
Nursing Home Attorney - Houston
Vinelink - allows you to register to be informed when someone will be released from jail.
Michigan Department of Corrections - Inmate search
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic And Sexual Violence
Online Domestic Violence Survivor's Handbook
Online Support Group
Oprah - Setting Boundaries
Dr. Phil - Domestic Violence Resources
Domestic Violence Fact Sheets
Nursing Home Attorney - Houston