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Patients will meet with the Crisis Advocate in the intake room to receive resources, support, and linkage to aftercare supports. The nurse will also meet with the patient in this comfortable, non-medical space to discuss options and conduct the medical forensic histories.

Crisis Advocates provide patients with useful resources and information to inform patients of their rights, educate about the impact of trauma, and connect patients to aftercare services.

When the patient is ready, the nurse will bring them into the exam room where the medical examination and evidence collection can take place. Crisis Advocates can accompany the patient into the exam room to continue to provide support throughout the process.

After the exam is complete, patients will be offered prophylactic medications and discharge instructions will be reviewed. Patients are given the opportunity to get dressed, shower, or clean up. Replacement clothing is available as well as cosmetics and toiletries, if needed.

Law enforcement will only be dispatched if a patient specifically requests to speak to an officer immediately. If the patient requests to speak with the officer, a supportive space is available and Crisis Advocate can remain on-site to provide support while making the police report.

Patients are welcome to decompress in our comfortable waiting areas and debrief with a Crisis Advocate for support before they depart.