Immediate Actions

Your immediate safety is the top priority.

• What to do: If you're in danger, leave the location and contact someone you trust. For immediate help, call 911. After securing your safety, contact Peace House at (800) 647-9161 for confidential support.

• How Peace House Can Help: Peace House offers 24/7 access to trained advocates to assist you with safety planning. Our advocates will help you create a personalized plan to ensure your ongoing safety, whether you decide to leave the situation or stay while exploring options.

  Peace House also provides emergency housing for those fleeing dangerous circumstances. Our shelter offers a safe, confidential place for you and your family and a secure pet housing program.

Medical care is crucial, even if you don't have visible injuries.

• What to do: Seek medical care as soon as possible. Protecting yourself from potential health risks is essential, even if you feel fine. Consider a forensic exam within six days to collect evidence. You can visit your most immediate emergency room or call Peace House at (800) 647-9161 for guidance. Peace House advocates can accompany you to the hospital and offer support.

• How Peace House Can Help: A compassionate member of the Sexual Assault Hospital Advocacy Response Team is available to accompany you to local hospitals in Wasatch and Summit counties. They can provide emotional support and advocacy during the forensic exam process, offering care and understanding during a difficult time.

Our Peace House advocates are here to support you, working closely with medical staff and law enforcement to ensure your rights and needs are always respected. We provide this service 24/7 and are committed to ensuring that you receive the necessary medical care and evidence collection without any financial obligation.

Consider preserving evidence in case you decide to report the assault.

• What to do: If possible, avoid showering, washing clothes, or discarding any items that could serve as evidence. Preserving evidence gives you the option to report the assault later.

• How Peace House Can Help: Peace House advocates are trained to guide you through the evidence preservation process and help you decide your next steps, including whether or not to report the assault to law enforcement.

Our team can also provide legal advocacy by helping you report the crime, completing protective orders, and supporting you through legal proceedings. We are here to ensure that your choices are respected and that you feel empowered every step of the way.

Understanding that you are not to blame is essential for your emotional recovery.

• What to do: Remind yourself that the assault was not your fault. The responsibility lies with the perpetrator. Contact Peace House if you need help processing these emotions.

• How Peace House Can Help: Peace House provides emotional support with trained advocates who understand the emotional impact of trauma. Our counseling services offer individual therapy for both adults and children, as well as group therapy, to assist survivors in processing their emotions in a supportive environment.

Our therapists will collaborate with you to help rebuild your self-esteem and empowerment. Our therapy services are provided to you and your family free of charge.

No matter when the sexual assault occurred, whether it's recent or happened many years ago, it's never too late to seek help.

• What to do: Please contact Peace House at (800) 647-9161. Our team of caring and trained advocates is here to listen, provide emotional support, and assist you in exploring your options.

• How Peace House Can Help: Peace House offers a 24/7 helpline, and we understand that seeking support can be difficult. That's why our dedicated team of trained advocates is available any time, day or night, to provide the care and guidance you need. We provide individualized case management, connecting you with essential resources like housing, legal advocacy, and financial assistance.
  

Our free counseling and support groups create a safe, confidential space for survivors to heal and process their emotions, no matter how much time has passed.

*Advocates are subject to mandatory reporting laws. Mandatory reporting laws generally impact those under 18 years of age, those over 65, and individuals with disabilities.