MADDIE CLEAR | CAMPUS AMBASSADOR AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
With the coronavirus pandemic isolating the world, it can be even more difficult for survivors to gain access to the resources they need. Michigan State University mental health services are working hard to have their help be accessible virtually.
MSU CENTER FOR SURVIVORS
This is a confidential resource that provides individual, group therapy, and advocacy. Individual therapy is currently available through zoom, but therapists will be able to help crisis intervention in person on the second floor of the student services building. MSU Center for Survivors also has a 24/7/365 crisis hotline at (517) 372 – 6666 and a crisis chat from 10am-10pm on their website center for survivors.msu.edu.
GROUP THERAPY
This year, group therapy will be held over zoom and they are open to all survivors, including MSU students, staff, and community members. The classes are called Community Connect and Healing Through Yoga; below are descriptions and how to join them too.
Community Connect is a drop-in support group focused on building community and fostering connections among fellow survivors on Wednesdays from 12-1. Fill out the form below and the zoom link will be emailed to you. Questions? Contact Christie schicht3@msu.edu or Kimmins southa14@msu.edu http://ow.ly/mp3X50Biyej
Healing Through Yoga is a drop-in trauma-sensitive yoga practice to promote healing and wellness. Classes are held on zoom on Thursdays from 1-2PM. To register, email nelsenea@msu.edu.
COMING SOON!
Coming this fall to the MSU Center for Survivors is the addition of the Sexual Assault Healthcare Program, which will be providing free sexual assault medical forensic exams completed by trained sexual assault nurse examners (SANEs). Exams offer medical treatment and evidence collection, 5 days following an assault.
MSU SAFE PLACE
A confidential resource that provides advocacy, counseling, safety planning, and can assist in obtaining personal protection orders (PPOs). Also, they have a shelter for survivors to stay.
MSU COUNSELING & PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES (CAPS)
CAPS is a confidential resource through Olin, which offers counseling for all MSU students.
MSU LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, GAY AND TRANSGENDER RESOURCE CENTER
For LBGTQIA+ students, the center is exempt from reporting and is there to provide other resources and support.
LANSING AREA RESOURCES
There are also many places in the Lansing area here to empower survivors.
END VIOLENT ENCOUNTERS (EVE)
EVE also supports survivors through various support systems, such as medical advocacy, emergency shelter, counseling, crisis line, help with PPOs, and community education.
WOMEN’S CENTER OF GREATER LANSING
The Women’s Center offers a personal needs and professional clothes closet, career support, a computer lab, counseling, support groups, and legal aid.
FIRECRACKER FOUNDATION
The Firecracker Foundation provides therapy, trauma informed yoga, and advocacy services to support survivors.
Reach out if you need help! These resources are here to support you!
