How many domestic violence resources are in Michigan?

Women's Corner tracks 17 domestic violence resources for women in Michigan.

Are domestic violence resources in Michigan free?

17 of the 17 listed domestic violence resources in Michigan are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Michigan have domestic violence resources?

Listings span cities including Okemos, Pontiac, Wayne County, Grand Rapids, Macomb County, Ann Arbor.

What are some examples of domestic violence resources in Michigan?

Featured entries include Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence, HAVEN — Oakland County, First Step — Wayne County, YWCA West Central Michigan — DV Services, Turning Point — Macomb County.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

7 of 17 Michigan domestic violence listings include phone numbers.

How do I get a restraining order?

Go to your county's family or civil courthouse and ask the clerk for a 'protective order' or 'order of protection' petition — no attorney or filing fee required. Temporary ex parte orders can be issued the same day. A full hearing follows within 10–21 days. Court advocates and DV agencies help fill out forms; bring any evidence (texts, photos, police reports).

Where can I go right now if I'm not safe?

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788) — they connect you to your nearest shelter, arrange emergency transport, and help with a safety plan. Shelters are confidential, free, and 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 and ask for a DV advocate at the scene.

Will the shelter take my kids?

Yes. Domestic violence shelters accept women with children — most accommodate boys up to age 17 (a few have age limits around 12–13 for older boys, and will arrange alternate placement nearby). Pets are increasingly welcome through programs like RedRover and Sheltering Animals & Families Together. Bring kids' birth certificates, school records, and any medications if you can.

Is the hotline really free and confidential?

Yes — the National DV Hotline and all state DV hotlines are free, confidential, anonymous, available 24/7, and offered in 200+ languages. Advocates don't report to police, immigration, or CPS unless you request it (mandatory reporting applies only to active child abuse). You can call to plan, vent, or just ask questions before deciding anything.

Best Domestic Violence in Michigan — 17 resources

About Domestic Violence for Women

Domestic violence services for women are anchored by the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE), the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and a state coalition in every state coordinated through the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). VAWA funds shelters, transitional housing, legal services, and immigration relief (U-visa, T-visa, VAWA self-petition). Survivors can obtain civil protective orders, address-confidentiality through state ACP programs, and victim advocates through local prosecutor offices. The National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE) and StrongHearts Native Helpline serve specific survivor populations. This directory includes hotlines, shelters, state DV coalitions, and protective order resources.

Domestic Violence in Michigan

Michigan family courts (a division of circuit court) handle custody and related matters in each of its 83 counties, with Friend of the Court offices providing investigation, mediation, and enforcement support. The Office of Child Support runs statewide enforcement. Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, and Sterling Heights are the largest metros. Michigan Legal Help and the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence support women.

17 Resources

1. Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence — Free

Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence is the go-to domestic-violence resource in the Okemos area for safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Phone (517) 347-7000 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Free for qualifying Michigan mothers and their children.

(517) 347-7000 · 3893 Okemos Rd Suite B2, Okemos, MI 48864 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

2. HAVEN — Oakland County — Free

HAVEN — Oakland County provides safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling for women in Pontiac. Reach the team at (248) 334-1274 to schedule a screening. Hours are 24/7 hotline, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.

(248) 334-1274 · Pontiac, MI (confidential) · 24/7 hotline · Visit Website

3. First Step — Wayne County — Free

First Step — Wayne County is the go-to domestic-violence resource in the Wayne County area for safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Dial (734) 459-5900 for an initial conversation about your situation. Open 24/7 hotline — confirm by phone before driving in. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.

(734) 459-5900 · Wayne County, MI (confidential) · 24/7 hotline · Visit Website

4. YWCA West Central Michigan — DV Services — Free

YWCA West Central Michigan — DV Services serves women in Grand Rapids and surrounding Michigan communities with safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Contact (616) 459-4652 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Service hours run 24/7 hotline; ask about after-hours options if needed. Free for qualifying Michigan mothers and their children.

(616) 459-4652 · Grand Rapids, MI (confidential) · 24/7 hotline · Visit Website

5. Turning Point — Macomb County — Free

Turning Point — Macomb County serves women in Macomb County and surrounding Michigan communities with safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Dial (586) 463-6990 for an initial conversation about your situation. Open 24/7 hotline — confirm by phone before driving in. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.

(586) 463-6990 · Macomb County, MI (confidential) · 24/7 hotline · Visit Website

6. SafeHouse Center — Ann Arbor — Free

SafeHouse Center — Ann Arbor serves women in Ann Arbor and surrounding Michigan communities with safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Reach the team at (734) 995-5444 to schedule a screening. Hours are 24/7 hotline, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.

(734) 995-5444 · Ann Arbor, MI (confidential) · 24/7 hotline · Visit Website

7. Michigan Crime Victims Compensation — Free

Michigan Crime Victims Compensation is a Michigan domestic-violence resource helping mothers with safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Call (877) 251-7373 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.

(877) 251-7373 · 235 S Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48909 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. National Domestic Violence Hotline — Free

1-800-799-SAFE (7233) — 24/7 free confidential help for victims of domestic abuse. Call, text START to 88788, or chat online for women experiencing abuse and their children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. Loveisrespect — Free

1-866-331-9474 — 24/7 support for young people experiencing dating abuse. Text LOVEIS to 22522 or chat online for women experiencing abuse and their children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. StrongHearts Native Helpline — Free

1-844-7NATIVE — culturally appropriate domestic and dating violence helpline for Native Americans for women experiencing abuse and their children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence — Free

NCADV — coalition of state DV coalitions. Survivor resources, policy advocacy, and safety planning. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Futures Without Violence — Free

National nonprofit working to prevent and end violence against women and children. Resources and training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. DomesticShelters.org — Free

Searchable database of every domestic violence shelter and program in the US — find help near you for women experiencing abuse and their children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence — Free

Resources and culturally specific support for AAPI women experiencing violence. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Casa de Esperanza — Free

Mobilizing Latinas and Latin@ communities to end gender-based violence. Bilingual resources and shelter for women experiencing abuse and their children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) — Free

US Department of Justice office implementing the Violence Against Women Act. Funding and resources. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. RAINN — Sexual Assault Hotline — Free

1-800-656-HOPE — Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. 24/7 free confidential support for sexual assault survivors. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many domestic violence resources are in Michigan?: Women's Corner tracks 17 domestic violence resources for women in Michigan.
Are domestic violence resources in Michigan free?: 17 of the 17 listed domestic violence resources in Michigan are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Michigan have domestic violence resources?: Listings span cities including Okemos, Pontiac, Wayne County, Grand Rapids, Macomb County, Ann Arbor.
What are some examples of domestic violence resources in Michigan?: Featured entries include Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence, HAVEN — Oakland County, First Step — Wayne County, YWCA West Central Michigan — DV Services, Turning Point — Macomb County.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 7 of 17 Michigan domestic violence listings include phone numbers.
How do I get a restraining order?: Go to your county's family or civil courthouse and ask the clerk for a 'protective order' or 'order of protection' petition — no attorney or filing fee required. Temporary ex parte orders can be issued the same day. A full hearing follows within 10–21 days. Court advocates and DV agencies help fill out forms; bring any evidence (texts, photos, police reports).
Where can I go right now if I'm not safe?: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788) — they connect you to your nearest shelter, arrange emergency transport, and help with a safety plan. Shelters are confidential, free, and 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 and ask for a DV advocate at the scene.
Will the shelter take my kids?: Yes. Domestic violence shelters accept women with children — most accommodate boys up to age 17 (a few have age limits around 12–13 for older boys, and will arrange alternate placement nearby). Pets are increasingly welcome through programs like RedRover and Sheltering Animals & Families Together. Bring kids' birth certificates, school records, and any medications if you can.
Is the hotline really free and confidential?: Yes — the National DV Hotline and all state DV hotlines are free, confidential, anonymous, available 24/7, and offered in 200+ languages. Advocates don't report to police, immigration, or CPS unless you request it (mandatory reporting applies only to active child abuse). You can call to plan, vent, or just ask questions before deciding anything.