Specially trained nurses who provide sexual assault examination and care for individuals 14 years and older.The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) is a team of Registered Nurses with specialized education in sexual assault care. They serve 11 Edmonton area emergency rooms 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.The team provides compassionate, confidential, culturally sensitive, and nonjudgmental care to individuals who have been sexually assaulted in the last 7 days with or without police involvement. Care includes assessment, physical examination, testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy, giving medicine to prevent STIs and pregnancy, and referrals for counselling or other healthcare services.
Sexual Assault Resources
- Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) Support & Information Line: 780-423-4121
- SACE Counselling: 780-423-4102
- Strathcona Sexual Assault Centre (SAFFRON): 780-449-0900
- University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre: 780-492-9771
- Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (online chat also available):1-866-403-8000
- Edmonton Police Service Victim Support Services: 780-421-2217
Community Resources
- Health Link for 24/7 Health Advice: 811
- Birth Control Centre: 780-735-0010
- STI Clinic: 780-342-2300
- Boyle McCauley Health Centre: 780-422-7333
- Family Violence Info Line: 780-310-1818
- Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters: 1-866-331-3933
- Addiction and Mental Health Services: 780-427-2736
- Streetworks: 780-424-4106
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