Location

Montrose Regional Health
800 S. 3rd Street
Montrose, CO 81401

Contact: (970) 252-2600

SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Evaluations

At Montrose Regional Health, it is our hope that support and resources are available for all survivors of sexual assault. We work to support survivors in our communities through medical forensics exams – available 24/7.

We see all patients affected by violence which can include rape, sexual assault, physical assault, domestic and interpersonal violence, human trafficking, elder abuse, adolescent abuse, and strangulation. We offer a private room where our patients can be cared for in a safe, secure, quiet location.

A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is a registered nurse who completed additional education and training to provide comprehensive health care to survivors of sexual assault. In offering comprehensive care, the role of a SANE nurse includes evaluating and treating patients, being mindful of both the acute and long-term consequences of sexual violence victimization.

Your Reporting Options:

  • Trust Yourself: Trust your instincts to seek support.

  • Consider Medical Attention: Whether you are ill, physically injured, or physically feel ok, consider getting medical attention. Medical care can include preventative treatment for sexually transmitted infections and address pregnancy concerns.

  • Know Your Reporting Options: If you are an adult, you have the right to make your own decision about participation in a law enforcement investigation and considerations for evidence collection. You can seek medical care and still decide to work with law enforcement at a later time. However, there may be instances when mandatory reporting is required. Please visit youhavetherightco.org for your reporting options.

  • Seek Support: Finding a counselor and an advocate who specializes in sexual violence can help with healing. Many survivors benefit from talking with a trained professional and/or at support groups, such as local advocacy agencies like the Hilltop Latimer House.

Contacts:

MRH’s SANE Caregivers – (970) 252-2600

Montrose Police Department Dispatch – (970) 249-9110

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