First Step

Resources offered by First Step

safety, shelter

What is this resource?

First Step is a non-profit agency in Wayne County providing comprehensive services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

First Step provides free and confidential programs designed to help survivors of violence overcome the lack of intervention and support, the feelings of powerlessness, isolation, physical danger and fear, and the financial, emotional and cultural barriers that victims of violence often face when seeking help.

Services include:

• 24-hour help line: (734) 722-6800
• 24-hour on-call assault response team
• Temporary emergency housing
• Safety planning
• Support groups
• Counseling
• Legal, financial, medical and housing information
• Transitional supportive housing
• Community organizing
• Education awareness and risk reduction programs
• In-service trainings on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, etc.
• Children’s counseling & support groups
• Men’s Support group

You can find more information about the above services here: https://www.firststep-mi.org/programs-and-services/

Resource Pricing

None

How do I get started with this resource?

Call their help line to get started: (734) 722-6800