Avalon Healing Center in Detroit: How to Reach Them

08 Domestic violence, sexual assault and family safety

Detroit

Health and crisis

24/7

Free 24/7 crisis line, medical-forensic exams, counseling and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking of all ages and genders.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

What it is

Avalon Healing Center is Detroit's sexual assault response and healing center. Nurses and advocates respond around the clock at partner hospitals and at the Bagley Street headquarters, and the center offers counseling, a wellness clinic and legal advocacy.

Why it matters

After a sexual assault, people often do not know whether to go to a hospital, the police or no one. Avalon lets you get medical care and evidence collection, free of charge, without deciding about police involvement first.

What to know first

Call 313-474-SAFE and press 1 for the medical team after a recent assault or 2 for an on-call advocate. Exams are free and available within 120 hours of an assault, but counseling and advocacy are available no matter how long ago it happened.

Limits and eligibility

Open to anyone regardless of where they live or where the assault happened; children under 12 are referred to Kids-TALK for counseling.

What to have ready

Nothing is required; you can call first
If the assault was within the last 5 days, try not to shower or change clothes before the exam
A support person if you want one

How to reach them