Quick escape takes you to a neutral site instantly (top-right button, or press the Esc key).
If you are in immediate danger, call
911.
🚨 Need someone to talk to right now?
Free, confidential, and available 24/7. You do not have to report anything to the police to use them.
🏥 Medical care & your options (0-72 hours)
If the event happened recently, you have time-sensitive options to protect your health. You can receive care even if you don't want to involve the police.
- Emergency contraceptionMedication to prevent pregnancy (like Plan B) is most effective within 72 hours (3 days).
- STI & HIV preventionMedication to prevent HIV (called PEP) must be started within 72 hours of the event.
- The forensic examA specialized nurse (a SANE nurse) can check your health and safely collect evidence. This exam is free.
- You are in controlYou can say no to any part of an exam, and ask to pause, slow down, or stop at any time.
- If you think you may want an examTry not to shower, bathe, change clothes, or brush your teeth first. If you already did, that's okay, you can still get care and support.
⚖️ Legal & reporting choices
You can take your time to decide what feels right for you.
- No action requiredYou do not have to report what happened. Your healing is the priority.
- Reporting to policeIf you want to, contact your local police department, an advocate can sit with you while you do.
- Anonymous reportingIn some areas you can file a report without sharing your name right away.
- Protection ordersYou have the right to ask for a restraining or protective order to keep the person away from you.
🌸 Long-term support & healing
Healing takes time, and support is here whenever you're ready, today, or a year from now.
- Local advocacy centersFree advocates can help with housing, legal aid, or simply walking you through your options.
- Trauma-informed therapyCounselors who specialize in trauma can help you process what happened, in a safe space.
- Support groupsConnecting with other survivors can help you feel less alone.
Wellyoh is an information directory; this is general support information, not medical or legal advice.
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