SANE Program

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

East Alabama Health offers the services of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examinee or SANE. A SANE is a specifically trained nurse specializing in forensic medical exams. This service is available for patients up to 72 hours after an assault has occurred. Our services include medications to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, emergency contraception (the morning after pill), and a forensic examination with evidence collection often referred to as a “rape kit”. This service is offered at East Alabama Medical Center and EAMC-Lanier through the Emergency Department. These services are provided at no cost to the patient. Patients 19 years and older may seek care following a sexual assault without law enforcement notification.

Community Resources

• Safe Harbor: 24/7, free, and confidential victim/survivor advocacy for anyone currently affiliated with Auburn University who has been impacted by power-based personal violence (e.g. sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and harassment). Safe Harbor is a survivor-centered and dedicated to serving people of all races, cultures, nationalities, and immigration statuses, sexual orientation, gender expressions, economic statuses, religions, ability statuses, and social identities. Safe Harbor advocates provide crisis response, support, accompaniment, as well as information and referrals for campus and community resources. You can reach their 24-hour hotline at 334-844-SAFE (7233).
• Rape Counselors of East Alabama: This program strives to provide free and confidential services to victims of sexual assault, their families, and friends. It is the goal of RCEA to reduce the physical and psychological trauma of sexual assault, enhance treatment and recovery, increase reporting of sexual assault, and decrease incidences of sexual assault through education and community involvement. They can be reached on their 24-hour hotline at 334-705-0510.