SART Program
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
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

