About R.I.S.E.

R.I.S.E. Advocacy, Inc. (formerly Women’s Aid Service) provides services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our services are always free, and at R.I.S.E. we do not discriminate. All individuals are welcomed and served, including people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, ages, or abilities.

We can be reached 24/7/365 by calling our crisis line at (844) 349-6177.

Our office can be reached at (989) 773-7960.

Mission

R.I.S.E.’s mission is to provide safety and empowerment to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and to work to eliminate sexual victimization and intimate partner violence through shelter, treatment, education, and social change.

Core Agency Values

1. Everyone has the right to live in a safe environment.
2. No one should be forced to submit themselves or their children to domestic violence.
3. No one is the property of another person.
4. Domestic violence and sexual assault are not private matters; they are criminal offenses and public issues.
5. Domestic violence and sexual assault are issues affecting people of every income level, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, and social background.
6. R.I.S.E. Advocacy, Inc. is opposed to ALL forms of abuse.
7. We support the equality of all people, and we work to interrupt the cycle of violence.
8. We are dedicated to the empowerment of the survivor, allowing them to make their own choices.

R.I.S.E. Staff

 

CoBoard of Directors