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Outside the Copper Country

If you do not live in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, or Ontonagon Counties, click the button below to find your local victim service provider

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Support for Victims of Crimes

Sexual Assault

Childhood Abuse

Childhood Abuse

This includes harassment, unwanted touching, rape, or other sexual crimes

Childhood Abuse

Childhood Abuse

Childhood Abuse

Emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, no matter how long ago it happened

Other Crimes

Childhood Abuse

Other Crimes

Fraud, elder abuse, or other crimes; for domestic violence, see bottom of this page

Our Dedicated Victim Services Staff

Our Victim Services Unit serves Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties--contact our crisis line if you're outside this service area for referrals in your area

About Our Services

Emergency Response

Advocates & Referrals

Advocates & Referrals

For those seeking support for hospital exams and/or police reporting

Advocates & Referrals

Advocates & Referrals

Advocates & Referrals

Our advocates offer emotional support and referrals to other needed resources

Legal Information

Advocates & Referrals

Court Accompaniment

Don't be intimidated by the legal system; our staff will provide you key information

Court Accompaniment

Court Accompaniment

Court Accompaniment

You don't have to face the court system alone; our staff can come with you to court

Sexual Assault Exams

Court Accompaniment

Sexual Assault Exams

If you have been sexually assaulted, we can help you obtain a forensic nurse exam

Child Advocacy

Court Accompaniment

Sexual Assault Exams

Providing services to child victims of sexual or physical abuse 

Client Testimonials

24/7 Michigan Statewide Sexual Assault Hotline

If you experienced sexual violence four hours ago or 40 years ago, the MI Statewide Sexual Assault Hotline's trained advocates are available to listen to you. Confidential and anonymous.


Call 855-voices4 (855-864-2374), text 866-238-1454, chat www.mcedsv.org/hotline/hotline-chat/

Find out more

Community Education

Sexual Assault Presentations

Our trained staff and volunteers can provide presentations to help prevent sexual assault 


Topics include consent, supporting sexual assault survivors, and resources for those in need


Colleges, businesses, agencies, or other groups can request a presentation by contacting Virginia Lambert at vlambert@dialhelp.org or 906-482-9077

Partners in the Fight to End Domestic Violence

Contact the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter

Dial Help maintains grant funding to address sexual assault and other crimes in the Copper Country, while domestic violence is handled by the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter


If you're outside the Copper Country, contact our crisis line for a referral in your area

Support Groups

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault

May 25 at 6pm - 7pm


Contact Paige for the Zoom link at psetter-hallwachs@dialhelp.org


Learn more about our sexual assault support groups here

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault

May 26 at 6pm - 7pm


Contact Paige for the location at psetter-hallwachs@dialhelp.org


Learn more about our sexual assault support groups here

Who can participate in these support groups?

Anyone over 18 years old who has experienced sexual violence in their life is invited to participate in Copper Country Safe Space. College Community Safe Space is for current college students who have experienced sexual violence in their life.

How many people are in the groups?

We cap participation at 15 people per group meeting.

How are the support groups run?

Our groups are run by trained Victim Services staff from Dial Help. They ensure the comfort and safety of all participants, facilitate discussion, and present materials to spark conversation.

Why do I have to register to attend?

To ensure confidentiality and safety for all participants, we are asking that people register in order to receive an invitation to join the online meeting. This helps prevent people from crashing or otherwise disrupting the group. To register, contact Paige at 906-482-9077 or  psetter-hallwachs@dialhelp.org

How will you protect privacy?

The only information we are collecting is an email address where we can send the invitation. No identifying information about participants, including the email address used to register, will be stored or shared with any person, organization, or entity. We also require participants to adhere to our guidelines. Participants agree to prevent other people from seeing or hearing the meeting and to never record or screen capture the meeting.

Do I have to use my webcam or my real name?

No! You can choose to share your webcam or not. You can also choose to assign yourself whatever name you are comfortable with. We encourage people to include their pronouns with their name, if they are comfortable.

Are children allowed to attend?

No, children are not permitted to attend these support groups. Research shows that having children present while people are processing trauma may not be healthy for them. Additionally, not everyone feels comfortable discussing their trauma in front of other people’s children, so their presence may be disruptive. Because of this, we cannot allow children in group. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause!

Are support groups the same as counseling or group therapy?

No. Counseling or therapy is a specific type of mental health treatment facilitated by trained and licensed mental health providers. Support groups are led by experienced staff members who are trained to facilitate a group of peers to share their experiences, process their feelings, practice new skills, and support one another in a safe and collaborative environment. If you are interested in individual counseling, please see our Counselor Lists by County.

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Victim Services Outside the Copper Country

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Chippewa
Delta
Dickinson
Gogebic
Iron
Luce
Mackinac
Marquette
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Outside the UP
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