Where can I get medical care?
If you have been sexually assaulted, the best place to receive the type of specialized medical care you need is a hospital emergency department, a specialized forensic clinic, or a sexual assault treatment center where the staff is experienced in treating sexual assault victims and collecting forensic evidence. Most of these facilities are available 24 hours a day.

The doctors and nurses in many of these facilities receive special training in ways to treat victims of sexual assault. They should be sensitive to your needs and able to answer your questions about the physical and emotional effects of the assault.

To find a specialized medical care facility in your community, contact a local rape crisis center or a victim assistance agency. You can also contact the police, and they will refer you to an appropriate medical facility.