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Who we are

The Center for Survivors’ staff is highly trained to work with sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking & harassment survivors and all other who are impacted by this violence. We provide free and confidential individual counseling, advocacy, and support groups to MSU students, staff, & faculty. Our 24-hour hotline, crisis chat, and advocacy services are offered to anyone in the greater Lansing community. Our residential shelter provides service to survivors of relationship violence, stalking and harassment within Ingham County. Our 24/7 Sexual Assault Healthcare Program provides services to sexual assault survivors within Ingham, Eaton, Shiawassee, and Clinton counties up to 5 days after assault.

The Center for Survivors at Michigan State University (MSU) is a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funded program and is supported by Crime Victim Assistance Grant #20025-18V13 awarded by the Michigan Crime Victim Services Commission. The grant award for fiscal year 2024 is $897,275 (80% of the project) and is received from the Federal Crime Victim Fund, established by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984. The MSU Center for Survivors provides the required 20% match for the grant.

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To contact the 24/7 Center for Survivors Crisis Line call 517-372-6666. For additional methods of contact, click below.

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Therapy

Center for Survivors therapists are honored to provide individualized therapy to MSU students, faculty, and staff. Survivors work with their therapist to identify their goals and treatment options that are tailored to their individual needs. All therapy services are free and confidential. To learn more about the services offered go to the therapy page.

Advocacy

Center for Survivors staff provide a wide range of advocacy services to MSU students, faculty, staff and to the greater community. To learn more about specific services offered go to the advocacy page.

Support Groups

Groups are offered and facilitated by Center for Survivors staff. Group schedules can change; please go to the groups page to find current group offerings.

Shelter

MSU Safe Place provides shelter to survivors of relationship violence, stalking and harassment. The shelter is available to survivors affiliated with both MSU and Ingham County. To learn more about shelter services visit the Shelter page.

Sexual Assault Healthcare Program

The MSU Sexual Assault Healthcare Program is staffed 24/7 by specialized forensic nurses who provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and intersectional care. Services are free and available to adults who have been sexually assaulted within the last 5 days. To learn more about this program, visit the Sexual Assault Healthcare Program page.

Supporting Survivors

When a survivor discloses their experience, it is an important time to provide validation. It can be challenging knowing how to be supportive to a survivor. To learn about the ways that you can help support a survivor check out our resources.

“I feel like it has saved my life. I am not sure where I would be without you guys.”

- Survivor

“I feel heard. I feel less alone. I feel understood. I feel supported.”

- Survivor

“My therapy services have helped me more than I could have ever imagined. Coming to the center and seeking help was the best thing I have ever done in helping me heal and manage the difficult process that is healing.”

- Survivor

“I am being equipped with skills and tools to manage the symptoms of my PTSD and to help me feel safe in my environment.”

- Survivor

Healing & Recovery

Everyone responds to sexual and relationship violence differently, and there is no right or wrong way to react. People may connect with a range of experiences - as a victim who sometimes feels violated and powerless, or as a survivor who sometimes feels empowered and connected. It's important to honor all experiences and recognize the wisdom of our body's authentic response to trauma. There is no timeline for healing; everyone's journey looks different, but recovery is possible, and things can get better.

Survivors utilize a variety of resources, supports, and coping skills throughout their healing journey. And often, a little bit of patience, time, and support from others can make a big impact on recovery. Explore the resources on our site to learn more about coping strategies that may be helpful to you in your healing journey.

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