River House, Inc.Welcome
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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 MissionThe mission of River House, Inc. is to provided safety and empowerment to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and to provide housing related services including the homeless and those facing imminent homelessness. 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 
Thank you to the Volunteers that spent their time helping up spruce up the yard planting flowers and trimmed bushes and trees that needed it in June.
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 Spring 2010 edition of Passages Newsletter is now online in the Newsletter Section of this site. Click Spring Newsletter to go directly to the newsletter.
| "They have helped me become a stronger safer person" - quote from River House client |
River House Happenings...Summer is over and fall is approaching.... We are receiving lots of donations and appreciate every one of them. We have a list of items that we are in need of . Please look at Immediate Needs List and give us a hand. Thank you. |
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Immediate Needs List
September, 2010
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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 3pm-4:30pm at River House in Grayling
Wednesdays 1pm-2:30pm at MI Works in Mio
Wednesdays 1:30pm-3:00pm at MI Works in Prudenville
Fridays 8:30am-10:00am at Northern Lakes Community Mental Health in Houghton Lake
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 3p-4:30pm at River House in Grayling
Contact River House, Inc. at 888-554-3169 for more information or to sign up.
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These are items we are in need of this month (in new or like new condition):
Please call 989-348-3169 for more information
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