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SARA House
Mission statement

SARA House is dedicated to the empowerment of sexual assault and domestic violence victims through direct victim services; community education that impacts deep-seated beliefs and behaviors; and the development of a coordinated community response to the crime of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Brief description of services provided

SARA House is a child advocacy center that also serves adult survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking. We offer forensic exams for youth ages 3-18 (with referral from law enforcement or DHS); we have trained SANEs on staff that offer sexual assault and strangulation exams for youth and adults. We also offer family advocacy, confidential advocacy to adult survivors, information and referrals, therapy, emergency financial assistance, and we do prevention education for elementary age children through high school.

Good to know (internal only)
  • Serves: Adult & Minor Survivors of HT/DV/IPV/SA, Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, Children of Survivors
  • All Ages, All Genders
    • Unaccompanied Minors: 14+ w parental consent, 16+ without
    • Minors seeking forensic exams either need a ref from DHS/LE or will need to report to LE w SARA House
  • Services are low-barrier & flexible to meet individual needs
  • Emergency & Non-emergency transportation assistance available
  • 14 day Hotel Stays usually available
  • Specializes in: Undocumented & LatinX Survivors of Violence
    Sensitive to: LGBTQ+, Mental Health Needs, DV/SA/HT Survivors

Referrals

  • Walk-in Services Available at Sterling & Ft. Morgan location

    • Yuma location is by appt only
    • Call first for adult SANE Exams to ensure SANE nurse is on-site
    • Locations are ADA accessible & allow service/emotional support animals & pets
  • Warm Handoff ok to Crisis (24/7) & Admin Lines (9a-4p)
  • Outreach to Survivor Available
Service details (internal only)

Local CAC: primary services related to Child abuse & Adult sex abuse (SANE Exams, MH, & Crisis Services)

  • Mental Health: Indiv Clinical Therapy & Short-term Crisis Intervention for Adults & Youth
    • May be short wait for therapy (2 week or less waitlist)
    • Free or Crime Victim Compensation
  • Medical: On-site SANE exams, medical accompaniment
    • Youth need DHS or LE report/referral for SANE 
    • LE not req for adults
  • Transportation: Emergency transport, Relocation, Cab Fare, Bus/Plane tickets, Gas Vouchers
    • Emergency transportation & Relocation assistance for fleeing survivors 
    • Transportation to misc appts
    • Bus Passes & Gas Vouchers
    • Possible funding for plane tickets available
  • Shelter: Safe Hotel stay for up to 14 days (usually available)
    • Hotels meet specific safety criteria – will try not to book under survivors name
    • Couples ok if partner is not abuser and both are unsafe bc of the abuser
  • Housing: Rental Asst ($$) to obtain/keep housing and maintain stability
    • Housing First/Rapid Rehousing
    • Address Confidentiality Program Enrollment
  • Basic Needs: CM, Resource Nav, Benefit Enrollment, Hygiene & Household items
  • Financial Asst: $$ for rent, mortgage, utilities, 1st months rent/move-in fees, & misc bills
  • Legal: Advice, Assistance, Advocacy, & Accompaniment
    • Licensed attorney can help w protection orders or family, housing-related, & misc civil legal needs
    • financial asst for court fees available
  • Wellness Programs: Yoga, Massage Therapy, Breathwork/Meditation Classes
    • Free, facilitated by grant funded partner

 

 

Services available

Basic Needs Assistance
Financial assistance, Benefits enrollment, Resource navigation
Medical / Wellness
Forensic / SANE exams, Holistic wellness (Yoga, Acupuncture, etc.)
Shelter
Housing assistance program, Alternative / emergency shelter placement program
Transportation Assistance
Financial assistance (train/bus/plane tickets), Relocation assistance into/out of Colorado

Additional Information

Ages served
Adults, Unaccompanied minors, Accompanied minors
Genders served
All Genders
Specializations/Sensitive to
Victims of crime, Other
Language capacity
English, Spanish
Faith-based organization
No
Insurance required?
No
Services provided if legal status is unclear

Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed