About Us
Mission Statement :
The Mission of Hands for Hope and Healing is to provide comprehensive, compassionate and culturally sensitive services in a multi- disciplinary setting to all sexual assault and domestic violence victims ; including men, women and children. To ensure the victim, law enforcement and the community receive sexual assault and domestic violence services (i.e.) medical- legal exams, education and resources that supports healing and recovery.
Overview :
Hands for Hope and Healing is here to support all those who have been affected by Sexual and Domestic Assault. 100% of all donations go out to support victims. We work closely with our advocate agencies to support healing and recovery. Advocate organizations include the following :
Peace Over Violence ; East Los Angeles Women’s Center ; Center for the Pacific Asian Family ; YWCA Greater Los Angeles Sexual Assault Crisis Services ; Community Service Programs (Orange County) ; Project Sister Family Services ; Strength United
The SGVMC SART Center provides care for patients of all ages. Domestic violence services are also available. These services are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Sexual Assault Response Team
SART offers a multi-disciplinary team approach, working with forensic nurse examiners, crisis counselors and law enforcement. Sexual assault is defined as any sexual act that occurs against a person’s will. It is a violent crime that can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. In most cases it is someone known to the victim. If you should find yourself a victim of sexual assault, remember…you are not alone. It wasn’t your fault. We, at the SGVMC SART Center, are here to help.