Hotline Services
If you, a friend, or a family member has been sexually assaulted, call us for help. Trained SATC crisis workers are on duty 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to provide confidential support, information, and advocacy.
Immediate Help for Sexual Assault Survivors
Support is available now. Learn what to do first, what options you have, and how SATC can walk with you through every step.
There are several options for getting immediate help. The first and most critical thing is to ensure your immediate safety. First, go to a safe place. Reach out to someone you trust for support. Then call 911 if you are in immediate danger or would like to file a police report.
Who to contact, and how
There are options for help and support services, wherever you are in Hawaiʻi. SATC can even provide an interpreter at no cost to you.
TTY for the Hearing Impaired
During business hours: Call (808) 535-7626 or connect via webchat
After hours: Call (808) 524-7273
Get help on neighboring island
Big Island: (808) 935-0677
Kaua'i: (808) 245-6362
Maui & Lānaʻi: (808) 873-8624
Molokai: (808) 495-3340
What if the assault happened a while ago?
Call the SATC hotline (808) 524-7273 (or use web chat) and a SATC crisis worker can help you decide on the best course of action and your reporting options. You may still be able to report the assault to the police if it is within the statute of limitations.
Most people have heard of the fight or flight response which is your body’s reaction to perceived danger or stress. What I didn’t know about is called a freeze response. This is another way the human body responds in survival mode. This freeze response is exactly what occurred when I was raped.
Making a Police Report
Although you should report any crime to the police, you are under no obligation to do so.
A crisis worker at the SATC is always available at (808) 524-7273 (or via web chat) to talk to you about the legal process and to help you decide about filing a police report. If you wish to report, call 911 and let the dispatcher know that you’re reporting a sexual assault.
Initial report
The initial report is taken by a patrol officer. The duties of the officer are:
To catch the assailant if they are still at the scene of the crime.
To provide you with or request emergency medical care.
To gather information from you to determine if what happened meets the elements of sexual assault, recover forensic evidence, secure the crime scene, and locate the suspect.
To preserve the crime scene and evidence.
To prepare the necessary reports for the investigation by a detective who specializes in sexual assault crimes and to direct you to medical attention.
Get Help Now
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Medical Care
Medical care following a sexual assault is important even if you have no visible injuries. Medical Care is available to adults and minors, females and males.
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Crisis Counseling
A sexual assault can be a devastating physical and emotional experience. Dealing with the trauma of a sexual assault can be difficult as many emotions arise.
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Clinical Therapy
The SATC provides individual and family therapy, victim support services, and legal systems advocacy for children, adolescents, and adults. We have experienced professional therapists to help with your healing.