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Welcome

 River House

River House, Inc. is a nonprofit agency that serves victims and survivors of homelessness, domestic abuse and sexual violence in four northern Michigan counties: Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Roscommon counties. The main facility is located in Grayling, Michigan and there is an outreach office in West Branch, Michigan. Advocates travel to locations throughout the four counties to meet with survivors.

Four county area served by River House Inc. encompasses 2,500 square miles and over 70,000 people.

 

Our Mission

The Mission of River House Inc, is to provide safety and empowerment to women, men and children survivors of domestic & sexual violence and the homeless. River House, Inc. has been serving local communities since 1986, by providing crisis counseling, emergency shelter, group counseling and support, as well as legal advocacy and community education.

Our website is designed to serve victims and survivors, volunteers willing to help victims and those looking for information about domestic and sexual abuse services in the region served.

 

Announcements

 

January is Stalking Awareness Month  
Stalking: Know it. Name it. Stop it. Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm proclaimed January 2010 Stalking Awareness Month in Michigan. Stalking is a dangerous crime that affects 3.4 million victims a year. This year's Stalking Awareness Month theme - "Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It." - calls us to fight stalking by learning more about it. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/datingviolence or www.stalkingawarenessmonth.org.

New volunteer training will begin soon. Learn the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence and homelessness while volunteering your time for survivors. Individuals are needed for childcare, transportation, fundraising and to support the residents of the shelter.

Let your shopping raise money for River House, Inc. If you shop at Gordon Foods, tell your cashier that you want to support River House, Inc. in their rebate program and a portion of your purchase will be donated. If you are shopping online sign up through I-give at igive.com and a portion of your online purchases will also be donated to River House.

The Fall 2009 edition of Passages newsletter is now online in the Newsletter Section of this site. Click Fall Newsletter to go directly to the newsletter.

"They have helped me become a stronger safer person"
- quote from River House client

 

River House Happenings...

 River House had a Holiday Giving Tree for the second year.   River House provided a "tree" or box of ornaments to an agency or organization.  Each ornament had a sticker with the age and wish of a child in need   The Community donated generously this year and all of the children in the shelter and the ones who used services outside of the shelter were assisted with toys this year.  

We want to thank all of you who participated and helped those children in need.  

Simply Strings Quartet
Some of the Gifts under the Giving Tree at River House

            

   

 
Immediate Needs List
January 2010
 
Healthy Relationships Groups:
Women are invited to participate in a Healthy Relationships Series sponsored by River House. Such issues as evaluating new relationships, characteristics of abusive relationships, boundaries with family and friends, assertiveness and self-esteem will be discussed.
 
Tuesdays 1:30pm-3pm at MI Works in Grayling
 
Tuesdays 5pm-6:30pm at River House in Grayling
 
Wednesdays 1pm-2:30pm at MI Works in Mio
 
Fridays 8:30am-10:00am at Northern Lakes Community Mental Health in Houghton Lake
 
Fridays 1:30pm-3:00pm at MI Works in Prudenville
 
Sexual Assault Survivor’s Group:
You do not have to be alone. Participate in a support group for survivors of sexual violence.
Contact Crystal to sign up for the next 12 week group.
 
Kids’ Group
School Age Children are invited to attend. Topics will include staying safe, bullying, gender roles, identifying and appropriately expressing feelings, and conflict resolutions. A Variety of activities are used including art, movies, books and games.
 
Tuesdays 5p-6:30pm at River House in Grayling
 
Contact River House, Inc. at 888-554-3169 for more information or to sign up.
 
These items we are in need of this month (in new or like new condition) which would be helpful:
 
  • Phone Calling Cards
  • $10 Gas Cards
  • Women’s Socks
  • Arts & Craft Supplies 
  • Children's Clothes (sizes 12 month to 3T)
  • Diapers (Size 1 & 2)
  • Laundry Baskets
  • Size Large Pull-Ups
  • Bath Towels and wash cloths
  • Baby Bath/Shampoo
  • Slippers (All Sizes)
  • Hair Brushes
  • Nail Clippers
  • Electric Alarm Clocks
 
 
 
Please call 989-348-3169 for more information