emergency information

If danger is imminent or you are afraid, call 911 for police

Omaha Fire Stations are temporary safe houses in an emergency.
Locations:

#1 1516 Jackson Street 68102
#3 3126 South 16th Street 68108
#14 4702 So. 25th Street 68107
#20 2209 Florence Blvd. 68110
#21 3454 Ames Avenue 68111
#22 Lindbergh Plaza 68110
#23 9090 No. 30th Street 68112
#30 6936 "F" Street 68117
#32 3434 So. 84th Street 68124
#33 3232 So. 42nd Street 68105
#34 956 South 48th Street 68106
#40 2304 Fontenelle Blvd. 68104
#41 4515 No. 61st Street 68104
#42 3120 No. 102nd Street 68134
#43 5505 No. 103rd Street 68134
#52 10727 Pacific Street 68114
#53 8001 Dodge Street 68114
#55 2909 No. 144th Street 68116
#56 16410 Pacific St. 68118
#60 2929 So. 129th Ave. 68144
#61 11111 "I" Street 68137
#63 16736 "S" St. 68135
#65 7010 So. 142nd St. 68138

24- Hour information and immediate emotional support:
YWCA Omaha 24-hour hotline for sexual assault and domestic violence
(402) 345-7273

Rape or other sexual assault- teen or adult victim

Take immediate action:

• Don't shower, bathe or douche. Go immediately to any emergency room.
• Some of your clothing may be needed for evidence. Bring clothing, or have someone bring it to you.
  Participate in a full rape exam.
• Be sure to get there within 12 to 24 hours if you think a date rape drug may have been used.
• Talk to hospital staff about whether you need any tests for any diseases, or should take any medicine as a precaution. If you are concerned about pregnancy from the assault, discuss this with the ER staff.
• A YWCA Omaha staff or volunteer advocate is available to meet you at the hospital for emotional support and to be with you as you talk to emergency room staff and police officers. Ask a nurse to help you call the YWCA Omaha 24-hour hotline, 345-7273.
• It is important to file a report with the police. Generally, the person who raped you will not be charged with your rape unless you agree to participate in a trial. Most rapists have more than one victim - you may be able to help other people who've had the same awful experience, and prevent someone else from being assaulted.
• Talk to people to help you recover - post-traumatic stress syndrome can occur after a rape. The YWCA Omaha 24-hour hotline, 345-7273, is always available and totally confidential. Groups where you can talk with other victims and counselors are available, too.
• If you are afraid to be in your home or afraid the rapist may attack you again, a YWCA Omaha advocate can help you develop a personal safety plan.
• Protection Orders are available if someone stalks you - follows you in person or threatens you by phone, e-mail, etc. A YWCA Omaha advocate can help you apply. 

child sexual abuse

• If you know a child has been sexually abused, call 911 if an assault or injury has just occurred, and you need emergency response. You may also go to a hospital emergency room and/or call the Nebraska Child Protective Services 24-hour hotline, 1-800-652-1999. The YWCA Omaha 24-hour hotline, 345-7273, can also help you decide what immediate steps to take.
• Do not bathe or change the child if you think an assault has just happened until a physical exam has been completed. Bathing can destroy evidence.
• Counseling for sexually abused children is available at YWCA Omaha. To meet with a counselor, call the YW office, 345-6555.

domestic violence - dating, spouse or partner

• If an attack is in progress or about to happen, call 911. Protect yourself, children and pets.
• If you are in a violent relationship and are afraid, ask neighbors or nearby friends to call the police if they hear violence - you may not be able to call. You may also want to teach your children to phone 911 or get help if it will not seriously endanger them.
• Omaha Police policy is to arrest someone if they find that an assault has occurred.
• If they arrest an abuser, the police should call a YWCA Omaha advocate. She will phone you at your home or other number you give police within 24 hours. In the meantime, you can go ahead and get help through the 24-hour hotline, 345-7273, or YWCA Omaha office, 345-6555.
• Go to a hospital emergency room if injuries are severe. Ask them to document injuries. Ask a nurse to call a YW advocate to provide support and help you with immediate safety planning.
• YWCA Omaha can provide cell phones programmed to dial directly to 911.
• Consider a domestic violence Protection Order.
• Create a safety plan.
• Document injuries with photos and witnesses. You may need them later.
• Attend three free classes sponsored by YWCA Omaha to help you decide if you are in an abusive relationship.