We provide confidential supportive services for women who has been sexually assaulted, and we are members of our local SART Team.
The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) provides immediate emotional support and information to anyone 13 years and older, who have been sexually assaulted within the past 7 days. The SART team provides: · Emotional support, options available to survivors, and community referrals. · Accompaniment to the hospital for medical care and forensic examination. · Police involvement as requested by survivor. · Court support and safety planning. To access this service, call the Transition House: 250.442.3131 or toll free 1.855.441.3131 or attend at Boundary Hospital. A police report is not necessary to access these services. |
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