Resources for Survivors

The Know More campaign has created an interactive Relationship Violence & Sexual Misconduct (RVSM) resource poster. This poster is not a comprehensive representation of all resources available to the MSU community, but it is a starting point to raise awareness of students, faculty, and staff about the RVSM resources available on and around campus. 

Center for Survivors (formerly Sexual Assault Program) (Confidential Resource)
The Center for Survivors provides FREE and confidential individual counseling, support groups, and advocacy to MSU students who are survivors of adult sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. There are a variety of groups for all gender identities. The 24-hour hotline and advocacy services are offered to anyone in the greater Lansing community. 
To get more information call: (517) 355-3551
24/7 Crisis line: (517) 372-6666
Crisis chat is also available on website 7 days/week 10 am – 10 pm.

MSU Safe Place (Confidential Resource)
MSU Safe Place is a program that addresses relationship violence and stalking. They are located on campus and serve students, faculty, staff, their spouses/partners and non-affiliated members in the greater Lansing Area. They provide advocacy, emergency shelter, counseling, support groups, safety planning, information and referrals to survivors of violence and their minor children. All support services are free and confidential.
To get more information call: (517) 355-1100 or email: noabuse@msu.edu 

Counseling and Psychiatric Service (Confidential Resource)
The place on campus for students seeking help for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress management, homesickness, adjustment or acculturation, relationships, gender identity and sexual orientation (LBGTQ) concerns, substance abuse, trauma, eating or body image concerns, and other personal mental health concerns.
To make an appointment call: (517) 355-8270

MY SSP 24/7/365 counseling through CAPS
Attending college or university, graduate school or medical school is an exciting life experience.  It can also be a time of change, adjustment, and stress. My SSP is here to help, accessible 24/7/365. 

Employee Assistance Program (Confidential Resource)
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential counseling service provided at no cost to MSU faculty, staff, retirees, graduate student employees, and their families.
To make an appointment call: 517-355-4506

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Office of the Ombudsperson (Confidential Resource)
The Office of the Ombudsperson was established to assist students in resolving conflicts or disputes within the University. They also help staff members, instructors, and administrators sort through university rules and regulations that might apply to specific student issues and concerns. In addition to helping members of the MSU community resolve disputes, they also identify MSU policies that might need revision, and refer them to the appropriate academic governance. These duties are carried out in a neutral, confidential, informal, and independent matter.

MSU Psychological Clinic (Confidential Resource)
The MSU Psychological Clinic offers a wide range of therapy and assessment services to the general public. They focus on high-quality, evidence-based clinical treatments that are grounded in research and tailored to the specific needs of their clients

MSU Couple and Family Therapy Clinic (Confidential Resource) 
The MSU Couple and Family Therapy clinic provides a combination of therapy services, scholarship, research, and community outreach.

ASMSU Safe Ride
Safe Ride is a late night transportation service provided to members of the Michigan State University community as a safe and free alternative to walking home alone after dark. Please be prepared for wait times that can exceed 30-45 minutes due to rider demand.
(517) 884-8069

End Violent Encounters (EVE) (Confidential Resource)
EVE’s mission is to provide shelter and supportive services to domestic violence and sexual assault survivors by offering shelter, personal protection orders, and advocacy and counseling, as well as providing public awareness and community education.
Crisis line: (517) 372-5572

Firecracker Foundation
The Firecracker Foundation honors the bravery of children who have survived sexual trauma by building a community invested in the healing of their whole being. Firecracker Foundation provides services to children and teens who have survived sexual trauma with holistic therapeutic services.

Capital Area Response Effort (Confidential Resource)
Capital Area Response Effort (CARE) is a crisis response team that works with area police departments to provide immediate crisis intervention to domestic violence survivors post-arrest and advocacy to to any survivors of domestic violence in the greater Lansing area.

CATA Night Owl Services
The Night Owl provides late night/early morning campus service at times when other CATA bus services are not running. Passengers may travel between any two locations on MSU campus. Rides are restricted to campus only.

Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) provides free legal advice and representation to low-income individuals, families, and older adults in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw Counties.

Personal Protection Order Office
EVE’s Personal Protection Office provides information about and may provide assistance in filling out paperwork to obtain a Personal Protection Order (PPO). Victims of sexual violence are eligible to apply for a PPO and are no longer required to show a pattern of abuse.

Women’s Center of Greater Lansing
The Women’s Center of Greater Lansing (WCGL) is a private non-profit organization that provides services to women in the Lansing area. WCGL offers counseling and support groups to sexual assault survivors.

McLaren – Greater Lansing Hospital

Sparrow Hospital SANE Program– Lansing
The goal of the sexual assault nurse examiner program is to provide free, coordinated, timely, comprehensive, and compassionate care to pediatric and adult victims of sexual assault 24-hours a day.
(517) 364-3931

Statewide Sexual Assault Hotline
Hotline is available for anyone who has ever experienced sexual assault. Hotline is available 24 hours a day.
Hotline: 1-855-VOICES4

Equality Michigan (EQMI)
Equality Michigan (EQMI) is Michigan's statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) political adovacy organization. The organization's primary goal is to connect victims of individual incidents of bias, discrimination, harassment, and violence, including intimate partner violence, to the support, referral, and navigational services they need to achieve justice. 

Michigan Crime Victims’ Rights
The Michigan Crime Victim Services Commission (CVSC) is a state agency within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. CVSC is in charge of funding and services for victims of a physical crime.

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – Advocacy Resource Center
The Advocacy Resource Center (ARC) is a direct service program that provides voluntary assistance and support to victims / survivors and their children regardless of law enforcement involvement or length of time since the assault, abuse and / or crime.

Equality Michigan (EQMI)
Equality Michigan (EQMI) is Michigan's statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) political adovacy organization. The organization's primary goal is to connect victims of individual incidents of bias, discrimination, harassment, and violence, including intimate partner violence, to the support, referral, and navigational services they need to achieve justice. 

Community United Against Violence (CUAV)
Community United Against Violence (CUAV) works to support the wellness of predominantly low- and no-income LGBTQ people surviving violence or abuse. They offer support groups and advocacy-based peer counseling. 

The Network/ La Red
This is a bilingual organization (English/Spanish). They offer services to LGBTQ people and anyone who is part of SM/kink and polyamorous communities. Their hotline is there for anyone who just wants to talk or is looking for safe spaces, temporary homes, and other resources related to leaving an abusive relationship.
24-hour hotline: 617-742-4911

The New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
The NYC Anti-Violence Project offers free, bilingual (English/Spanish), 24-hour, 365-day-a-year crisis intervention hotline that is staffed by trained volunteers and professional counselor/advocates. They provide support to LGBTQ and HIV-affected survivors of any type of violence, as well as to those who love and support survivors, including those who have lost a loved one to violence. 
24/7 English/Spanish Hotline: 212-714-1141

The Trevor Project 
Trained counselors are available to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgement-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline. 
Crisis line: 1-866-488-7386
Crisis Chat available on website

TransLife Line
A free national hotline dedicated to helping transgender folx in critical times through direct service, material support, advocacy, and education.
Crisis line: 866-565-8860

MY SSP counseling chat through CAPS
Attending college or university, graduate school or medical school is an exciting life experience.  It can also be a time of change, adjustment, and stress. My SSP is here to help, accessible 24/7/365. This counseling service through CAPS allows you to access a mental health professional in your native language.

Michigan Immigrations Rights Center
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is a legal resource center for Michigan's immigrant communities. MIRC works to build a thriving Michigan where immigrant communities experience equity and belonging.

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – Advocacy Resource Center
The Advocacy Resource Center (ARC) is a direct service program that provides voluntary assistance and support to victims / survivors and their children regardless of law enforcement involvement or length of time since the assault, abuse and / or crime.

Strong Hearts Helpline
The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a culturally-appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering support and referrals to resources daily from 8am to 11pm EST. 
Helpline: 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)