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Sexual Assault
Battered Persons Advocacy and Oasis Women’s Shelter
24-hour helpline, crisis intervention, peer support advocacy, resource referrals,
emergency services, support groups, speaker’s bureau and Oasis Shelter—
emergency housing for women and their children in crisis (3 week maximum
stay)—can shelter up to 24 people at one time, transportation, transitional
housing, and legal advocacy. Children’s program for all ages and provides
childcare for children of clients who attend support groups. Domestic abuse
resources for men available.
Sexual Assault Response Team: Helps victims of sexual assault with all
ramifications that result from the assault: medical, emotional, legal. Close step-
by-step support throughout whole process. Support group—call BPA for location and times.
Phone: 541-673-7867 or 541-957-0288 or 1-800-464-6543 (24 hour)
Mercy Sexual Assault Team
Sexual Assault Team Members work in conjunction with the Rape Advocate
Program to secure medical evidence of the assault, examine and lend emotional
support to the victim. Sexual Assault Team members are specially trained, highly
skilled nurses who work together with the Emergency Room Physician to give the
best care possible. The nurse and a representative of the District Attorney’s office
are also available for court proceedings, to testify and support the victim.
Phone: 541-677-2414
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