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Sarah’s Place A Safe Place to Heal

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Care for Survivors of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Non-fatal Strangulation

Sarah’s Place opened in 2016 as Oregon’s first sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) center. Located inside Samaritan Albany General Hospital, it offers a private setting designed to support healing and recovery.

Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at no cost to patients.

We provide a safe and inclusive space for people of all ages, races, gender identities and sexual orientations who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence and non-fatal strangulation. While seeking care sooner may be helpful, individuals can access services at any time within one month of the incident.

Our team of sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE nurses) are specially trained to provide medical and forensic care. Our goal is to support each patient with compassionate, trauma-informed care that meets their individual needs.

Getting Care at Sarah’s Place

To receive care, visit the Emergency Department at Samaritan Albany General Hospital and ask for Sarah’s Place. A member of our team will guide you to our private area for care and support. SANE nurses are also available on the coast at both Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in the Emergency Department.

Your safety comes first. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Services & Care

Sarah’s Place is a separate area from the Emergency Department and includes private exam rooms, consultation rooms for patients and families and a private shower. These spaces provide a secure, confidential setting for care and support.

Services may include:

Medical evaluation and treatment
Forensic examinations and evidence collection, when appropriate
STI and STD testing
Medications to help prevent sexually transmitted infections
Pregnancy prevention options
Follow-up care
Community resources and support services

Patients can choose which services they do or not wish to receive. All services are confidential and provided at no cost to patients.

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Visitor Information

Sarah's Place Department of Samaritan Albany General Hospital1046 Sixth Ave SW
Albany, OR 97321

Hours: 24/7

Phone: 541-812-4420

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Who Is Sarah?

Sarah is the name chosen to represent all who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence or non-fatal strangulation.

Each year, thousands of women, men and children face some type of sexual assault and, on average, only 25 to 34 percent report their experience and seek care. Survivors of sexual assault frequently have limited access to immediate care in their community and examination by qualified staff. Sarah’s Place aims to change that statistic by providing compassionate, expert care.

Community Resources

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Support Sarah’s Place

Sarah’s Place is funded in part by the Albany General Hospital Foundation, Samaritan Health Services and Oregon State Crime Victim’s Compensation.

Donors wishing to support Sarah’s Place can make a gift through the Albany General Hospital Foundation.

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