Less than 7 days ago

Immediate actions

We offer the assistance of a specially trained team if you have experienced sexual violence in the last 7 days. Our professionals understand the impact of sexual violence and are able to provide safe and professional support.

If you have experienced sexual violence, please follow these steps:

• Go to a place where you feel safe. In an emergency, call 112.
• If you have serious injuries and need urgent medical attention, call 112.
• Do not wash or change your clothes. To preserve evidence, it is important not to wash yourself or change clothes, even if you feel the urge to do so. When seeking help, take a change of clothes with you. If you have already changed, keep the clothes you were wearing (including underwear) unwashed, preferably in a paper bag.
• Go as soon as possible to the reception at the Women's Health Clinic of West Tallinn Central Hospital.

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Help and services provided

With your consent, we offer:

Initial counselling

• An on-call midwife or a specially trained doctor will receive you at the reception department.
• We provide information about available support options.
• We listen to your concerns and help you find solutions.
• We advise you on further steps.

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Examination and collection of evidence

• We assess your health condition.
• We document and treat any injuries.
• We collect evidence that may be needed for a possible investigation.
• You have the right to stop the examination at any time.
• You may request the presence of a trusted person.

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During the examination

• The doctor will ask about your medical history.
• They will assess any possible injuries.
• They will help you decide whether emergency contraception is needed.
• They will discuss options to reduce the risk of HIV or other sexually transmitted infections.
• They will decide with you what evidence should be collected (e.g., biological samples, clothing).
• If necessary, urine and blood samples may be collected to detect possible substances.

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Prevention of pregnancy

• Emergency contraception (free of charge) within 3–5 days.
• Insertion of an intrauterine device (free of charge) within 5 days.

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STD testing and HIV treatment

• Testing for sexually transmitted infections.
• Post-exposure HIV prophylaxis, if needed.
• Hepatitis B vaccination, if required.
• All examinations and treatment are free of charge.

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Follow-up counselling

• Follow-up visits with a gynaecologist.
• The possibility to see a psychologist.
• Support and counselling for loved ones.

Read more: Coping after sexual violence

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Contacting the police

• We can advise you on how to contact the police.
• We support you throughout the process.
• We help you find legal assistance.
• We can refer you to victim support services and women's shelters.