SART Program

Elwha Sexual Assault Response Team

Pediatric (18 and under) sexual assault exams available. Please contact us at:

Lower Elwha Health Department

8:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.

360-452-6252 ext 1

After-hours number for forensic sexual assault exam

541-526-9256

Exam Location

Monday-Friday (8:00am -6:00pm)

Lower Elwha Health Clinic

243511 Highway 101 W

Port Angeles, WA 98363

Mobile Unit for Exams

Monday-Friday (6:00 pm to 8:00am)

Location to be determined, as to where the call is originating from.

Referral Phone Numbers

Monday-Friday (8:00am-6:00pm)

360-452-6252  Ext: 1

After Hours – 541-526-9256

SART Coordinator

Contact Information

Iliana Jones

Iliana.Jones@elwha.org

360-461-3407

Get free, confidential support whenever you’re ready.

Whether you have experienced sexual assault yourself or want to know more about how to help your child, a friend or someone else, we’re here 24/7 with support and information to empower you to take your next steps.

We provide support and service to youth (18 and under) in the LEKT Tribal Community, Clallam County and surrounding Tribal Communities. SART can provide pediatric forensic exams, advocacy, support and referrals to youth and families of assistance.

SART Team Members: January Austin ND, Lillian Easton ARNP, Melissa Ellis RN, and Melissa Bolstrom.

After-hours number for forensic sexual assault exam

541-526-9256

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Specialized Training

Acute and non-acute forensic exams for youth 18 and under in a local setting

Advocates have required core training

Patient-friendly forensic camera equipment

Trained Healthcare Providers/SANE and SAFE

Certified Agency Affiliated Peer Counselor

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s Goal

Offer the best practice medical forensic examination without adding more trauma for the young people that are affected.

Rights of Sexual Assault Survivors

  • To NOT be re-victimized
  • To be believed
  • To be safe
  • To be supported
  • To heal
  • To have a sense of justice
  • To be re-empowered to make their own choices
  • To have options and good information

What is SART?

SART is available to survivors by
accessing emergency, medical and
advocacy services at the Lower Elwha
Health Clinic, or through crisis call
and/or walk-in crisis support. SART
members will connect with other
partnering organizations depending on
need.

  • Provide immediate support and
    information to individuals who
    have been sexually assaulted.
    Comprehensive, caring and
    professional services at the LEKT
    Health Clinic or through the Mobile
    Unit based on individual’s needs
    and requests.
  • A collaborative response between the LEKT Sexual Assault Response Team, LEFA Victim Services and Community Partners.
  • Encourage and allow the survivors to make their own choices in their healing journey.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Lower Elwha SART is to consistently contribute to our tribal community’s reputation as a safe place to live, work, play, learn and visit.

We are here to help support and offer strength to people who have experienced sexual assault.

We will strive to build trust with, listen to and advocate for individuals by encourage collaboration and communication amongst agencies working together to assist in navigating an individualized path to justice and healing.

Victim Centered

Our interagency team focus on the
needs and concerns of a sexual
assault survivor and ensures the
compassionate delivery of services
in a nonjudgmental manner.

SART is here for YOU. We are a
tribal-orientated program who
works in conjunction with other
advocacy programs in Clallam
County. If you are in need of
services, please do not hesitate to
contact us.

Community Partners

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office

Department of Children, Youth and their Families

Elwha Health Clinic

Elwha Higher Education

Elwha House of Learning

Elwha Mental Health

Elwha Social Services

Elwha Police Department

Forks Community Hospital

Healthy Families

Jamestown Health Clinic

Jamestown ICW

Juvenile and Family Services

Klallam Counseling Services

Makah Nation

Mariposa House

Port Angeles, Police Department

Quileute Health Clinic

Sequim Police Department

Women’s Spirit Coalition