Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan (NLSM) is a non-profit organization committed to delivering high-quality legal and advocacy services to Michigan residents.

Our offerings include legal representation, law related educational outreach, and mediation. With our expertise in legal services, we are uniquely equipped to make a significant impact through our Human Anti-Trafficking Program, Project Helping Hands.

This program is dedicated to addressing the complex needs of individuals affected by severe forms of human trafficking.

Our comprehensive wraparound services to support victims of human trafficking includes:

• Access to Food
• Access to Shelter (Transitional housing and scattered site locations)
• Access to Clothing
• Grooming essentials
• Peer support groups
• Individual Counseling
• Transportation
• Advocacy

Project Helping Hands Core Principles

• Safety
• Trustworthiness
• Transparency
• Peer Support
• Collaboration
• Mutuality
• Empowerment
• Cultural