FACTSHEET:
Timeline of Legislation and Events around Acute care for Survivors of Sexual Assault in NYC and NYS
Developed by the Alliance and featured in our report How SAFE is NYC? Sexual Assault Services in Emergency Departments
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Resource Guide: Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center : Social Works & ER Department*
Contact:
Betty
Arellano
,
Social Worker
Phone:
718 920 9000/9950
E-Mail:
bettyarellano@olmhs.org
Hotline:
Call ER Dept.
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Languages:
Spanish, Yugoslavian, Sign Language, Language bank available
Website:
Go
Hours:
(SW Dept M-F 9-5) (ER Dept. 24/7)
Handicapped Accessible
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Populations served:
Survivors of rape / sexual assault of:
- all ages
- females and male
- undocumented immigrants
- gay, lesbian, transgender or questioning
Fees for services:
Fees for all services. Crime Victims Board Information given out.
Medical Services
- 24-hour 7 day a week coverage in the Emergency Department. Social workers and medical personnel on call to follow standard rape protocal.
- Medical forensic examination including HIV, STI prophylaxis
- Pregnancy prevention treatment (if wanted.)
Advocacy:
- Criminal justice advocacy, family court & crime victims services
Counseling:
- All services referred out to Jacobi Medical Center
- Crisis Assistance
Other Services:
- Information and referral services
Educational / Training Services
Volunteer Opportunities:
Special Considerations
- Parental consent under age 18 required for adolescents.
- We respect client confidentiality.
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