MCADSV is dedicated to the empowerment of all the state's survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Our mission is to develop and promote efforts aimed at the elimination of all domestic and sexual violence in Michigan.
Need Help?
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. This list is arranged by city. Search for your city or the city closest to you to find a program in your area.

 

National Resources

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.

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.

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!

Housing Protections Q&A for Survivors of Domestic or Sexual Violence

This Q&A is designed to provide you with an up-to-date statement of the current state of the law as it applies to landlord tenant and housing law.  It is not designed to render legal advice on how to proceed on a specific subject matter, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship between you, MCADSV, or MCADSV's Nonprofit Legal and Management Assistance Program and staff.  If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent licensed attorney or professional should be sought.  If you are a MCADSV member organization, please feel free to contact MCADSV's Nonprofit Legal and Management Assistance Program staff through Cheryl Rogers, Esq. at 517.347.7000 x. 16.