If You Have Been Assaulted

Are you in a safe place?
If you aren't, do you need transportation or some other means to help you get to a safe place?

If you are 13 years old and older
For females who have had their first menstrual cycle
For males aged 13 and older

If less than 96 hours ago
If you were assaulted less than 96 hours ago, call the police in the jurisdiction in which the assault occurred, and file a police report. The police will escort you to the nearest hospital with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program or other appropriate facility if major trauma is involved.

  1. San Antonio Police Department: 207-7273
  2. SAPD Sex Crimes Unit: 207-2313
  3. Bexar County Sheriff's Department: 270-6000
  4. Bexar County Sex Crimes: 270-6070

You can also ask a friend to take you to the following local hospital:

Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
8026 Floyd Curl
San Antonio, TX

If you want to talk to someone, call (210) 349-7273.

This number is available 24/7 and someone is waiting just for you to make the call

If more than 96 hours ago

If the assault happened more than 96 hours ago, contact the police department in the jurisdiction in which the assault occurred. Explain what happened. The police will set up an appointment for you to come in and make an official statement. You can also call a Hotline Operator at the Rape Crisis Center. An operator can help you know your options. The hotline is always answered – (210) 349-7273.

return to top

If you are 16 and younger

For females between 13 and 16 who have NOT had their first menstrual cycle
For males aged 12 and younger

If less than 96 hours ago

If you were assaulted less than 96 hours ago, call the police in the jurisdiction in which the assault occurred, and file a police report. The police will escort you to the nearest hospital with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program or other appropriate facility if major trauma is involved.

  1. San Antonio Police Department: 207-7273
  2. SAPD Sex Crimes Unit: 207-2313
  3. Bexar County Sheriff's Department: 270-6000
  4. Bexar County Sex Crimes: 270-6070
  5. Other Helpful Numbers

You can also ask a friend to take you to the following local hospital:

Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
519 W. Houston
San Antonio, TX

If you want to talk to someone, call (210) 349-7273.

This number is available 24/7 and someone is waiting just for you to make the call

If more than 96 hours ago

If the assault happened more than 96 hours ago, contact the police department in the jurisdiction in which the assault occurred. Explain what happened. The police will set up an appointment for you to come in and make an official statement. After you have filed a police report, contact CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital Emergency Room (210) 704-2190 and ask to speak with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. They will help you to determine if you should go there to complete an examination. It is possible they may have you contact the Alamo Children's Advocacy Center at (210) 675-9000. They can assist you with follow up examinations and counseling. You can also call a Hotline Operator at the Rape Crisis Center. An operator can help you know your options. The hotline is always answered – (210) 349-7273.

If you need help:

The Center can provide a taxi to remove you from the location you are now at and take you to a shelter. If you have your own transportation, the Center can give you resources and provide other helpful information to you about relocating.

return to top

Talk With Someone Who Can Help

If you're seen at a local hospital following a recent assault, someone from the Rape Crisis Center will be there, providing information, support and referral sources to you. A packet of information will be given to you before you leave the hospital. To talk to someone immediately, call (210) 349-7273 – the Center's 24-hour hotline.