SERVICES........

Crisis Intervention . . . 24-hour 1st response to survivors of sexual assault through phone, face to face and SANE Project. Trained volunteer advocates execute this service after graduating from 40 hours of intensive training in sexual assault advocacy intervention.

• 24-hour telephone & hospital emergency room assistance
• Crisis intervention for victims, their friends and relatives
• Information and advocacy regarding medical treatment
• Information and assistance through the legal process
• Assistance in applying to Crime Victims Reparation Commission for compensation and information concerning vicitm rights

Specially trained Nurse Examiners provide care with sensitivity, ensuring privacy and timely treatment in a safe environment at no cost. Even id you do not want to report to law enforcment SANE nurses will make sure you are physically OK explain your options as a survivor.

A survivor can call La Piñon Sexual Assault Recovery Services at 575 526-3437. Family or friends can make this call for the survivor and an advocate will inform them what to do. A nurse and advocate will meet the survivor at the SANE Unit.

• Check injuries
• Pregnancy prevention
• S.T.D. prevention (Sexually transmitted disease)
• Gathering forensic evidence (Criminal Sexual Penetration kit)

Counseling . . . Outpatient theraputic counseling for sexual assault survivors and their family is facilitated by Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors with extensive experience in sexual assault and trauma related issues.

We encourage counseling no matter when you have been assaulted. Please call for an appointment.

Community Prevention . . . Responsive and flexible presentations and professional training concerning sexual assault issues and safety. Staff and advocates provide these programs to the community.

KID TALK . . .

Our new KID TALK warm line offers children someone to talk to. Call 636-3636; our volunteers are on call, waiting to help. The hours are Monday-Thursday from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. and all weekend, starting from Friday at 3 p.m.-Sunday at 10 p.m.

Do you feel you are being abused? Do you have problems that you feel you can't talk to anyone about? You may feel adults/people have let you down, and it can be hard finding someone to trust and talk to. But, you don't have to manange on your own. Reach out and let someone help you find you path to recovery. YOU CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS!

Some reasons children call are:

• Bullying
• Family issues--divorce, separation, etc.
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Sexuality and facts of life
• Pregnancy
• Problems with friends, relationships
• Smoking, alcohol, and drugs