01/01/2026
At Solace, we understand how the next steps after an assault can be overwhelming. That’s why we want to inform our community about the Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (S.A.N.E.) available at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center to those who reside in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Rio Arriba Counties ( First Judicial District) in addition to San Ildefonso, Santo Domingo, Nambe and Tesuque pueblos.
Here are a few essential tips to know:
• Call Us First: Instead of heading directly to the E.R., please call the Solace Crisis Hotline at 1-800-721-7273 or the S.A.N.E. Hotline at 505-989-5952 to set up your S.A.N.E exam. This ensures your privacy and helps prevent running into someone you know in the waiting room as well as avoiding a hefty emergency room bill. (S.A.N.E. Is free of cost and no health insurance needed)
• Timing Matters: If you’re considering reporting to the police or not, remember that evidence collection is time sensitive. Evidence can only be collected within 5 days after an assault (and even sooner if drugs were involved). A police report is not mandatory at the time of the sexual assault nurse exam.
• Patient Empowerment: The S.A.N.E. exam is patient-led. You can opt in and out of any part of the process, ensuring that you feel comfortable every step of the way.
Your well-being matters. If you have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to Solace. 🚨💜