Parent/guardian should call Emergency Department, Providence St Peter Hospital.   Staff will screen for best response.   Child may be seen on urgent basis during business hours at the Sexual Assault Clinic.

Provides 24 hour access to forensic medical exams and care related to sexual assault, child physical abuse or other crime related injuries. Clinic provides non acute medical exams for sexual assault and child physical abuse. All victims are seen by specially trained medical providers and social workers who assess need, provide support and information, and provide highly skilled medical care.

Nurse examiner who is specially trained to provide care to sexual assault patients offers immediate, compassionate, culturally sensitive and comprehensive forensic evaluation and treatment, including the following: -  Crisis intervention -  Medical care for your injuries and protection from further harm -  Timely, thorough and professional evidence collection, documentation and preservation to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to prosecute -  Evaluation and preventive treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) -  Evaluation of pregnancy risk and prevention options -  Referral for follow-up medical care and counseling

Within 120 hours of assault victim should report immediately to Emergency Department, Providence St. Peter Hospital.   A specially trained, female RN forensic examiner will arrive to give Medical Forensic care and emotional support to the victim.

Nurse examiner who is specially trained to provide care to sexual assault patients offers immediate, compassionate, culturally sensitive and comprehensive forensic evaluation and treatment, including the following: -  Crisis intervention -  Medical care for your injuries and protection from further harm -  Timely, thorough and professional evidence collection, documentation and preservation to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to prosecute -  Evaluation and preventive treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) -  Evaluation of pregnancy risk and prevention options -  Referral for follow-up medical care and counseling

Physicians, nurse practitioners and social workers provide special medical evaluations, consultation and advocacy for children, vulnerable adults and their families. During business hours staff will triage emergency situations. Referrals to other community agencies for counseling and other services. Advice to adults who suspect a child they know is being sexually or physically abused, or may have been in the past. Public education about community response to sexual assault.

Provides specialized treatment and counseling services.

Operates a free and confidential 24-hour crisis hotline to assist anyone who has questions or concerns about sexual assault or a crime. In addition, SARC provides financial support to clients who would not otherwise be able to seek professional mental health care. Provides the following services: - Onsite Individual Counseling - Crisis Intervention: advocates provide short-term crisis intervention, information, support & validation - Medical Advocacy: staff & trained volunteer advocates respond to hospital calls to provide medical advocacy for victims of sexual assault - Legal Advocacy: provides legal advocacy at police interviews and court proceedings - Therapy Referrals: assists clients in the process of finding a counselor who has experience working with sexual assault survivors Also provides information regarding payment options such as sliding fee scales, Medicaid, and crime victim's compensation.