Health Tip from the HCC: Sexual Health
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. If you or someone you know has been hurt by violence, Providence S.A.F.E. Center is an excellent resource!
S.A.F.E Center/Providence
503-729-5814
4400 NE Halsey St. Bldg 1, Suite 286
Portland, OR 97213
S: Service: Dedicated and highly trained medical providers and clinicians focused on serving survivors of violence.
A: Accessibility: Medical care that is accessible, equitable, and available for all regardless of ability to pay.
F: Fortitude: Working together to foster resilience and strength.
E: Empowerment: Collaborative medical care to support choice and autonomy for survivors.
The Providence S.A.F.E. program offers comprehensive, trauma-informed medical care to individuals who have experienced sexual, physical, or psychological violence. They believe that everyone in our community has the right to feel safe and to be treated with care and respect. Their team of highly trained clinicians, forensic nurses, and medical staff will meet with you to ensure that you are receiving the highest quality medical care and can offer several options including evidence collection, STI and pregnancy prophylaxis medications, forensic photography, assistance reporting to police, and connection to local resources. Providence S.A.F.E. Center offers a wide range of follow up services to support you every step of the way. With options for in-clinic or virtual visits, their providers can offer holistic medical care in a setting that is comfortable, safe, and secure.