We provide forensic health care, education, protection and advocacy for sexual assault victims in Western Wisconsin. St. Croix Valley SART, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides free nursing and advocacy services for victims of sexual assault, age 13 and older, at the local hospitals in St. Croix, Pierce and Polk Counties as well at the SART Center in River Falls, WI. The SART Center is a “free clinic” for victims and is the first independent nonprofit comprehensive victim treatment center in the Midwest that provides both Nurse Examiner services and Advocacy.
Since 2001, we’ve been a leader in the State of Wisconsin as a forward thinking victim centered organization. We offer personalized services for the unique and complex issues that impact victims of sexual and domestic violence. Our ongoing commitment to efficiency allows us to serve increasing numbers of victims, bringing healing and safety throughout St. Croix Valley, Pierce and Polk Counties.
The St. Croix valley Sexual Assault response Team (SART), provides forensic health care, education, protection and advocacy for sexual assault victims and the community.
We believe in a reactive and proactive (intervention and prevention), approach toward the fulfillment of our mission.
Services include but are not limited to:
* Twenty-four hour phone line
* Access to Nurse Examiner Services
* Crisis Intervention
* Information and Referrals
Client Services Program
* Nurse Examiner service
* Client Support during exam by a volunteer
* Client Services Coordinator services
* After exam follow up and options counseling
o Information and referrals
o Support services regardless of time since incident
Education Program
* Secondary and post secondary institutions
* Community and professionals
* Outreach