Domestic Violence

Child Abuse & Neglect Helpline--Hotline assistance for abused children or parents who fear they may become abusive, or anyone else with concerns about child abuse or parenting in general.

Address: 

 Statewide

Phone: 

 800-942-4357

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Fax: 

  

Hours: 

 24 hours/day    

Childhelp IOF Foresters Hotline--nations oldest non-profit committed to fighting child abuse. Provides crisis counseling from certified counselors and information referral concerning child abuse and child molestation and family violence.

Address: 

 Statewide

Phone: 

 800-422-4453

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Fax: 

  

Hours: 

      

Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline--Provides one-time crisis counseling regarding elder abuse and neglect; provides information and referrals for each county will connect client with adult protective services.

Address: 

 Statewide

Phone: 

 800-996-6228

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Fax: 

  

Hours: 

 24-hours    

Department of Human Services--Osceola and Mecosta County--Family independence, state emergency relief, state family assistance, state disability assistance, food stamps and Medicaid.

Address: 

 800 Water Tower Road

Phone: 

 231-796-4300

City/State/Zip: 

 Big Rapids MI  49307

Fax: 

 231-796-0799

Hours: 

 8:00-5:00 M-F    

Opportunity for Abused Spouses in Stress (OASIS)--Shelter for domestic violence victims and children, some shelter for homeless women, rape crisis intervention for victims.  New program for assailants: Alternatives to Violence..

Address: 

 601 Chestnut

Phone: 

 231-775-7299

City/State/Zip: 

 Cadillac MI  49601

Fax: 

 231-775-4074

Hours: 

 8:30-5:00 M-F

24-hour crisis number: 

800-775-4646

Parent Helpline--Crisis intervention line that provides a listening ear and guidance for frustrated or uncertain parents. Services include an extensive referral service, offers connection to protective services. This is a statewide program and it is also confidential and anonymous.

Address: 

 Statewide

Phone: 

 800-942-4357

City/State/Zip: 

  

Fax: 

  

Hours: 

 24 hours    

Protective Services, Mecosta County--Investigates reports of child abuse or neglect.

Address: 

 800 Water Tower Road

Phone: 

 231-796-4335

City/State/Zip: 

 Big Rapids MI  49307

Fax: 

 231-796-0799

Hours: 

 8:00-5:00 M,T,Th,F  8:00-7:00 W    

Women's Information Service (WISE)--Services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Address: 

 P O Box 1249

Phone: 

 231-796-6692

City/State/Zip: 

 Big Rapids MI  49307

Toll Free: 

 800-374-WISE (9473)

Hours: 

 24 hours    

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