Immediate Medical Care

It’s ok if someone does not wish to file a police report or get a sexual assault forensic exam. That said, depending on the nature of the assault, it may still be important to obtain medical care to address potential injuries, exposure to sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), or if there may be a risk of pregnancy.

A sexual assault counselor/advocate can help explore and address issues such as resources to help pay for medical care and confidentiality

Note: Emergency contraceptives are also available at local pharmacies without prescription.

Options for Medical Care:

Sexual Assault Forensic Exam

Location: Confidential
Contact Information: Local sexual assault/rape crisis center and/or law enforcement agency
Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Notes: See section on “Collecting Evidence” for more information

CSULB Student Health Center

Location: 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840
Contact Information: (562) 985-4771
Hours of Operation: M/Tu/Th/F 8am-5pm; W 9am-5pm
Website: https://www.csulb.edu/student-affairs/student-health-services

Local Emergency Room

Location: Long Beach Memorial Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90806
Contact Information: (562) 933-2000
Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website: https://www.memorialcare.org/services/emergency-care?location=11

Planned Parenthood

Location: Long Beach Health Center, 2690 Pacific Ave, Suite 370 Long Beach, CA 90806
Contact Information: (800) 576-5544
Hours of Operation: M – F 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-4pm; Closed Sundays
Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/california/long-beach/90806/long-beach-health-center-3945-90070

Note: Per California Penal Code §§11160, all medical providers in California are required to notify law enforcement when they are treating an injury caused by “abusive or assaultive” behavior. This means that a healthcare provider may need to make a police report if their patient discloses that the injury they are seeking treatment for was caused by abuse or assault. The victim/survivor, however, has the right to not speak to law enforcement or share additional information.

A sexual assault counselor/advocate can help someone navigate any potential report made by a medical provider. For example, if someone does not wish to report to law enforcement, the counselor/advocate can help say no to a police report without feeling intimated.