| where to call for help | information for survivors
| internet links Where to call Are you seeking help for yourself or someone you know? Often the best source of help and information is your local program. To find a domestic violence or sexual assault program near you:
Michigan Programs Providing Services to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors This is a list of domestic violence and sexual assault programs in Michigan. The list is arranged by city. Search for your city or the city closest to you to find a program in your area. National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY: 1-800-787-3224 Call toll-free 24 hours a day anywhere in the U.S. Trained counselors provide confidential crisis intervention, support, information and referrals to local programs to victims of domestic violence, their families and friends. The hotline links people to help in their area including shelters, legal and social assistance programs. Help in English and Spanish with interpreters available for 139 more languages. E-mail to: ndvh@ndvh.org or deafhelp@ndvh.org By its nature, sent and received email is not secure and might be read (or intercepted) by an abuser. Website: http://www.ndvh.org
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE Call toll-free 24 hours a day anywhere in the U.S. Provides confidential counseling and support for survivors of sexual assault. The hotline automatically routes calls to the rape crisis center nearest the caller by reading the area code and prefix of the caller's phone number. E-mail to: RAINNmail@aol.com
By its nature, sent and received email is not secure and might be read (or intercepted) by an abuser. Website: http://www.rainn.org
Information Domestic
Abuse Handbook The Domestic Abuse Handbook was produced by The
Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan, Inc.. It defines abuse, to gives support, encouragement, and information to survivors
and their friends and family members.
Ahora HAVEN tiene a su disposición recursos de Violencia Domestica y Sexual
en español!
Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources in Spanish from HAVEN now available! Internet Links
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is a comprehensive
collection and distribution center for information, research and emerging policy
on sexual violence intervention and prevention. It provides an extensive
on-line library and customized technical assistance, as well as, coordinates
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month initiatives.
Liz Claiborne's Dating and Domestic Violence Handbooks These handbooks are available to download for free. Handbook titles include: -
A Parent's Guide to Teen Dating Violence: 10 Questions to Start the Conversation -
What You Need to Know About Dating Violence: A Teen's Handbook -
A Woman's Handbook: A Practical Guide to Discussing Relationship Abuse -
A Parent's Handbook: How to Talk to Your Children About Developing Healthy Relationships
WomensLaw.org
WomensLaw.org is a nationwide online resource for women and girls living with or escaping domestic violence. The entire site is set up to provide information on state by state basis on how to obtain a protective order, how to find courthouse, download court forms, legal statutes, and other links and resources. | 
