Advocacy
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In addition to astrology, I work as a Legal Advocate for victims and survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking & have resources for: temporary emergency shelter, abuse later in life, counseling (both adults and children), legal services, community education, and securing employment.
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If you need someone safe and trauma-trained to help you handle, discuss, and process heavy subject matter, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I have a network of resources to help you.
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You are not alone, you are loved, and you are exactly where you are supposed to be.
LOCAL RESOURCES
For general local Resources - Lansing, MI and surrounding communities:
Dial 2-1-1 from any phone to be connected to an information and referral specialist. You can access 2-1-1 resources on the web at: Central Michigan 2-1-1.
STATE RESOURCES
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – A statewide list of domestic violence and sexual assault programs is available here.
Michigan Crime Victims Compensation – This program may help pay out-of-pocket medical expenses, lost earnings, funeral bills, counseling, or other expenses for people who have been harmed as the direct result of a crime. (Brochures are available in the following languages: English, Spanish, and Arabic.)
Violence Against Women Project, Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan
MI-VINE is a free, confidential 24-hour service that provides timely access to offender data for crime victims, their families, and the general public. VINE – which stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. Click for the MI-VINE Brochure.
Michigan Legal Help - This website is for people who are handling their legal problems without a lawyer. It can help you learn about your legal problems and get ready for court. There are also many Do-It-Yourself tools to help you create court forms.
MI Statewide Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-855-VOICES4 or 1-855-864-2374; Text: (866) 238-1454; TTY: (517) 381-8470; Chat: http://mcedsv.org/hotline/hotline-chat
MI Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-VOICEDV or 1-866-864-2338; Text: (877) 861-0222; TTY: (517) 898-5533; Chat: http://mcedsv.org/hotline-domestic-violence/hotline-chat
NATIONAL RESOURCES
National Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 799-7233 (SAFE)
National Sexual Assault Hotline/RAINN: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255); lifeline chat at https://988lifeline.org
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline/Website – loveisrespect.org – (866) 331-9474; text “love is” to 77054
Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody