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  • I really struggled in the beginning… afraid of the stigma attached to domestic violence…. having to ask for help. It was humbling. Advocates helped me be accountable. They set me up with referrals. They were constantly positive. They knocked every barrier down for me …. physical, emotional, mental. I kept saying to them, ‘Why are you so nice to me?’and they replied, ‘If only you could see what we see’.

    Domestic Abuse Survivor

We Serve

Past or present abuse survivors who are:

  • All Genders
  • Married, separated, or divorced
  • Dating
  • Have a child in common
  • Living together / intimate partners
  • Opposite or same gender relationships

Domestic Abuse Services

The Women’s Center programs provide FREE and confidential support services to survivors experiencing control in their lives by a current or past intimate partner.

  • 24-hour help and information line
  • Harbor House, our emergency shelter
  • Individual support and advocacy
  • Confidential Counseling
  • Safety planning
  • Assistance with Personal Protection Orders (PPOs)
  • Support groups
  • Information and referral services
  • Children's support groups
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What is Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?

Domestic abuse and IPV are defined as intentional acts used to gain power and control in an intimate relationship, including:

  • Physical Assaults
  • Sexual Assaults
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Verbal Abuse
  • Social Isolation
  • Isolation from Support System (Friends and Family)
  • Minimizing and Blaming
  • Controlling Finances and Decision-making
  • Using Children
  • Using Coercion and Threats
  • Using Intimidation Stalking
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Information is available 24/7 about Domestic and Sexual Violence, our Services, Support Groups, or about Harbor House, our emergency shelter for DV and SA survivors.

Call (906) 226-6611 or (800) 455-6611, or Text (906) 356-3337

Resources and Links

Power and Control Wheel
Violence Against Native Women Battering Triangle
LGTB Power and Control Wheel
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Immigrant Power and Control Wheel
Community Accountability Wheel
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Advocacy Resource Center

Michigan Legal Help
Legal Services of Northern Michigan
Michigan Crime Victim Notification Network Brochure
Domestic/Sexual Violence Prevention and Resource Guide
Stalking Brochure
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community OVW Outreach
Ways Violence May Affect Kids
Ways To Support A Child Exposed to Domestic Violence