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If you’re worried someone can see your screen, use Quick Exit.

Clear your browser history if needed.

Use a friend’s phone/library computer if safer.

If you are in immediate danger: call 911

National Human Trafficking Hotline (U.S)

Call: 1-888-373-7888

Text: Text “HELP” (or “INFO”) to 233733 (BEFREE)

Live Chat: Available through the National Human Trafficking Hotline website

Human Trafficking Safe Shelters

  • S.A.F.E. Place (Battle Creek)
    Phone: 888-664-9832
    Website: safeplaceshelter.org
    Service Area: Barry, Calhoun, Eaton

    YWCA Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo)
    Phone: 269-385-3587
    Website: ywcakalamazoo.org
    Service Area: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, St. Joseph, Van Buren

  • Safe Haven Ministries (Grand Rapids)
    Phone: 616-452-6664
    Website: safehavenministries.org
    Service Area: Kent

    Wedgwood Christian Services (Grand Rapids)
    Phone: 616-942-2110
    Website: wedgwood.org
    Service Area: Kent

    The Hope Project (Muskegon)
    Phone: 231-747-8555
    Website: hopeprojectusa.org
    Service Area: Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa

  • Avalon Healing Center (Detroit)
    Phone: 313-964-9701
    Website: avalonhealing.org
    Service Area: Macomb, Oakland, Wayne

    Alternatives for Girls (Detroit)
    Phone: 888-234-3919
    Website: alternativesforgirls.org
    Service Area: Wayne

    Common Ground (Pontiac)
    Phone: 800-231-1127
    Website: commongroundhelps.org
    Service Area: Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw

    Sanctum House (Royal Oak)
    Phone: 248-574-9373
    Website: sanctumhouse.org
    Service Area: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Washtenaw, Monroe

    Turning Point (Mt. Clemens)
    Phone: 586-463-6990
    Website: turningpointmacomb.org
    Service Area: Macomb

    Ascension Southeast Michigan Community Health (Warren)
    Phone: 313-369-5780
    Website: healthcare.ascension.org
    Service Area: Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Wayne

  • Michigan Advocacy Program (Statewide)
    Phone: 734-665-6181
    Website: miadvocacy.org
    Service Area: Statewide

Human Trafficking Resources

When calling, you can say:
“I’m calling about a safety concern and possible exploitation/human trafficking. I need law enforcement response and a victim advocate. The person may be afraid to speak freely.”

  • Battle Creek + Calhoun County Law Enforcement (Local Response)

    • Battle Creek Police Department (main line):269-966-3417

    • Calhoun County Sheriff – Battle Creek Location:269-969-6450

    • Calhoun County Sheriff – Non-Emergency Requests/Complaints (24/7):269-781-0911

    Kalamazoo Area Law Enforcement (Local Response)

    • Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) – Non-Emergency:269-337-8120

    • Kalamazoo County Sheriff / Dispatch – Non-Emergency:269-488-8911

    • Portage Department of Public Safety – Non-Emergency:269-329-4567

    • Charter Township of Kalamazoo Police – Non-Emergency Dispatch:269-488-8911

    • Western Michigan University Department of Public Safety:269-387-5555

    Michigan State Police (Highways / Trafficking Corridors)

    These are especially relevant for the I-94 and travel between Battle Creek ↔ Kalamazoo.

    • MSP Marshall Post (covers Calhoun County):269-558-0500

    • MSP Paw Paw Post No. 51 (covers Kalamazoo County):269-657-5551

    Victim Advocates (Battle Creek + Kalamazoo)

    Battle Creek / Calhoun County

    • Battle Creek Police Department – Victim Advocate (Aleena Robinson):269-966-3307

    • Calhoun County Prosecutor – Crime Victims Unit:269-969-6944

    • Calhoun County Prosecutor – Witness Assistance Hotline:269-969-6947 or 800-254-9361

    Kalamazoo County

    • Kalamazoo County Prosecutor – Victim/Witness Assistance:269-383-8677

    • Victim Advocate Specialist (Kalamazoo County Prosecutor):269-383-8958

    • Project Director (Victim Services / Prosecutor’s Office):269-383-8872

    Federal Tip Lines (When the situation crosses counties/states)

    • U.S. DHS / Homeland Security Tip Line (Human Trafficking):1-866-347-2423

    • FBI Detroit (24/7):313-965-2323

  • UnSilenced: Battle Creek Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition

    Help / Support Line: (269) 339-0303

    Email: bc.unsilenced@gmail.com

    Office: 1819 Gull Road, Kalamzoo MI 49048

    Kalamazoo Area Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition (KAAHTC)

    Phone: (269) 303-0725

    Email: Contact@KAHTC.org

    Victim Services + Advocacy (Kalamazoo)

    YWCA Kalamazoo – Victim Services (DV/SA/Trafficking support)

    24/7 Crisis Line: (269) 385-3587

    Offers advocacy + counseling support for survivors, including trafficking survivors.

    S.A.F.E. Place (Battle Creek) – Domestic violence & sex trafficking services

    24-Hour Helpline: (888) 664-9832 or (269) 965-SAFE (7233)

    Provides emergency shelter and supportive services (including prevention education).

    Faith-Based Street Outreach (Battle Creek)

    Hood Church / The Hope House (Battle Creek)

    Email: raul@hoodchurch.org

    Address: 24 Arthur Street, Battle Creek, MI 49015

    Phone: (269) 245-0882

    (Good fit when someone needs boots-on-the-ground outreach + connection + resource linkage.)

    West Michigan Faith-Based Anti-Exploitation Ministry (Kentwood / Grand Rapids area)

    Wedgwood’s Manasseh Project (education + support around sexual exploitation)

    Main Phone: 616-942-2110

    Manasseh direct line: 616-831-5669

    Email: manasseh@wedgwood.org

    Survivor-Led Support (Grand Rapids area, serves beyond)

    Sacred Beginnings

    If someone wants to leave/flee exploitation: (616) 443-6233

    Address: 149 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

    Statewide Coordination (Michigan)

    Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force (MHTTF) – statewide collaboration + regional task forces

    Michigan Human Trafficking Commission (State of Michigan) – reporting + victim services navigation

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