If you have been sexually assaulted
call 911 or YWCA’s Crisis Line at (810) 238-SAFE.

aBOUT THE SAFE CENTER

SAFE Center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide comprehensive medical forensic examinations to both male and female survivors of sexual assault. With patient consent, evidence is collected and documented by specially trained, forensic nurse examiners in a safe, secure and supportive environment. Advocates are available to offer support, information and connection to additional resources.

Receiving immediate medical attention is one of the most important things that you can do if you have been sexually assaulted. You may have injuries that need to be treated, and you may want to address and receive treatment for the possibility of pregnancy and contracting sexually transmissible infections (STIs). All of these services are available to survivors of sexual assault within SAFE Center.

What to expect

• Providing consistent quality of care for all survivors of sexual assault across Genesee County.
• Reduce wait time for survivor – SAFE Center guarantee’s a 60-minute response time for all survivors.
• Each survivor of sexual assault will have an exam conducted by a specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) that has an expertise in evidence collection, informed consent and client-centered crisis intervention for adults and children.
• Increase in quality of evidence collection will impact the investigation and prosecution process for sexual assault cases in Genesee County.
• A police report does not need to be filed to have an exam conducted by a SANE. 
• Every survivor will have immediate access to services and follow-up services including victim advocacy, crisis counseling, support groups, therapeutic services and SafeHouse emergency shelter.​