The Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) is a safe place that you can go to receive medical care when you have or think you may have been raped or sexually assaulted. They look after all genders and gender identities, aged 14 years and over.
Each member of staff in the unit has received specialised training to provide care and treatment to you in a respectful, person-centred, non-judgmental environment.
Sexual Assault Treatment Units
| Service | Location | Phone Number | Out of Hours | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATU, South Infirmary, Victoria University Hospital | Cork | 021 492 6297 | 021 492 6100 | https://www2.hse.ie/sexual-assault-treatment-units/ |
| SATU, Justice Walsh Road, Letterkenny | Donegal | 074 910 4436 | 087 068 1964 | https://www2.hse.ie/sexual-assault-treatment-units/ |
| SATU, Rotunda Hospital | Dublin | 01 817 1736 | 01 817 1700 | https://www2.hse.ie/sexual-assault-treatment-units/ |
| SATU, Near Galway Racecourse | Galway | 091 765 751 | 091 757 631 | https://www2.hse.ie/sexual-assault-treatment-units/ |
| SATU, Midland Regional Hospital | Mullingar | 044 939 4239 | 044 934 0221 | https://www2.hse.ie/sexual-assault-treatment-units/ |
| SATU, Waterford Regional Hospital | Waterford | 051 842 157 | 051 848 000 | https://www2.hse.ie/sexual-assault-treatment-units/ |
Medical Sexual Assault Services available in the Mid-West area
The Mid-West Forensic Medical Examination Service (FME) was established in 2006 and provides a comprehensive out of hours Forensic Medical Examination Service.
This service is open to males and females aged 14 years and older who have experienced rape or sexual assault and are referred to our services by An Garda Síochána.
The service is located in Mid-western Regional Hospital Limerick Outpatients Department.
This service operates from Monday to Friday 6pm to 8am, and 24 hours over weekends and Public Holidays, with on-call commitment being provided by six
Forensic Clinical Examiners (General Practitioners) through Shannondoc.
Contact SHANNONDOC Tel: 1850 212 999
During office hours, contact Galway SATU or Cork SATU. Contact details
above.