Important Numbers

AWARE, Inc.

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline & Shelter – (517) 783-2681
• AWARE Administrative Phone – (517) 783-1638
• AWARE Administrative Fax – (517) 990-6769
• AWARE Shelter Fax – (517) 783-2660
• AWARE Legal Advocates – (517) 841-2952
• Office of Prosecuting Attorney (Victim’s Rights) – (517) 788-4072

Jackson County

• Emergency – 911
• Non-Emergency – (517) 788-4100
• Legal Aid – (517) 787-6111
• Office of the Prosecuting Attorney – (517) 788-4283
• Michigan Family Violence Prevention Helpline (800) 996-6228

Department of Human Services | Children’s Protective Services

Call to report suspected cases of child abuse & neglect. The Jackson office is located at 301 Louis Glick Hwy. Jackson, MI 49201.

• Centralized Intake – (855) 444-3911
• Jackson Office – (517) 780-7600

Children’s Protective Services

The Crime Victims Unit of the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s office employs Victim Rights Advocates who provide victims with information and assistance in regards to their case proceedings.

• (517) 788-4071

Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office

The Prosecutor’s office plays an important role in holding suspects accountable for their criminal acts as well as protecting children from abuse and neglect. Located at 312 Jackson Street. Jackson, MI 49201.

• Adult Court Division – (517) 788-4283
• Juvenile Court Division – (517) 788-4282

Center for Family Health

CFH provides a wide range of low cost primary health care services including medical, dental and behavioral health services.

• (517) 748-5500

Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties

Provides individual and family counseling, retired senior volunteer program and other services.
Located at 1522 Joy Avenue, Jackson, MI 49203 and 407 S. Mechanic Street, Jackson, MI 49201.

• (517) 782-2551

Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (CPCAN)

The Child and Parent Center of CPCAN provides information, prevention, and parenting education services related to child abuse and neglect issues.

• (517) 788-4445

Lifeways – Behavioral Health Connections

Lifeways provides information and referral services for a variety of behavioral health issues including mental health, addictions, and developmental disabilities needs. Also operates a 24-hour crisis support line.

• Lifeways ACCESS Center – (517) 789-1200
• After hours crisis line – (517) 789-1200

United Way 211

United Way provides information and referrals for basic needs, physical and mental health resources, employment needs, older adults and young child needs, and emergency needs.

• From a land line – Dial 211
• From a cell phone – (517) 789-1211

Family Services and Children’s Aid

Provides a variety of mental health services including individual and family counseling, adoption and pregnancy counseling, and a variety of substance abuse programming. Located at 330 W. Michigan Avenue. Jackson, MI 49204.

• (517) 787-7920

Friend of the Court (FOC)

FOC assists the Court by helping to resolve domestic relations disputes, and enforcing the court’s orders for custody, parenting time, and support. Located at 1697 Lansing Avenue. Jackson, MI 49201.

• (517) 788-4470

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AWARE Board of Directors

AWARE is currently accepting application for new Board Members. Please submit the Board application, Volunteer Enrollment Packet, cover letter, and resume via email to Leighanne Rappaport at lrappaport@awareshelter.org or fax to (517)990-6769.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Openings

Shelter Advocate (Part Time)

AWARE, Inc. seeks a part-time, motivated Shelter Advocate to work in the 24-hour Domestic Violence Shelter as part of a team.
Duties include: Providing crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to callers on the agency’s 24-hour crisis hotline, providing support and programming to shelter residents, documenting services provided, and some administrative duties. Some lifting and climbing of stairs is required. High School Diploma is required, bachelor’s degree preferred. The Shelter Advocate position starts at $9.50 per hour with a midnight shift premium. Applicant must be available to work some weekends, holidays and third shift. Applicant must pass a DHS background check and a Michigan State Police Department Criminal history background check. Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to the Domestic Violence Program Coordinator Kate McCulley at kmcculley@awareshelter.org or fax to (517)990-6769.

Internship Opportunities

A field placement with AWARE is a rare opportunity to develop professional competence in a self-empowering environment! AWARE, Inc. interns have opportunities for a variety of experiences. All internships are personally tailored to the specific degree requirements of the educational institution supervising the placement.

AWARE serves a residential and non-residential population of survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Therefore, an internship may involve, but is not limited to: direct client contact with adults and/or children, counseling, outreach through community education, on-site group work, children’s activities, Kids Club, research work, program development assistance, community outreach, and record keeping. There are additional opportunities for face-to-face crisis response, crisis line response, and participation in training sessions sponsored by AWARE. The philosophy of empowerment permeates every activity and thus AWARE creates an environment of unlimited personal and professional growth for all interns accepted into the agency.

Prospective interns should complete the Volunteer/Intern Enrollment Packet in full and returned with a copy of your driver’s license at least 4 weeks prior to prospective internship start date. Please forward the completed enrollment packet and driver’s license copy to Rebecca Mayer via email: rmayer@awareshelter.org, fax: (517) 990-6769, or mail: PO Box 1526, Jackson, MI 49204. The AWARE manager from your chosen Program Specialization will contact you within 4 weeks after your paperwork is filed to schedule an interview or advise you if the position has already been filled.

Quotes from an AWARE, Inc. intern:

“The time I spend there is so precious to me and the experience was more than I could have expected.”

“I also would like to thank the staff for taking the time to share their expertise and knowledge of the field. It was through these times that I felt I was able to learn and grow the most.”

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering with AWARE, please complete the Volunteer/Intern Enrollment Packet and submit via fax to (517) 990-6769. Please provide 2 copies of your Michigan state driver’s license as well. We thank you for your interest in volunteering and look forward to speaking with you soon!

Please contact Rebecca Mayer at (517) 783-1638 Ext. 143 or rmayer@awareshelter.org with additional questions about volunteering.