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Program:
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Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
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Address:
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980 Oliver Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6V4
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Location:
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Located at Oliver Rd near Golf Links Rd
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Hours:
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Follow Up Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Emergency Department Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Provides a comprehensive range of acute care in-patient and out-patient services to the residents of Thunder Bay and regional referral services to the residents of Northwestern Ontario
Provides individualized 24 hour emergency service to victims and survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violenceProvides emergency medical assessment and treatmentProvides initial emotional and social support as well as ongoing follow-up care by specially trained nurses
Provides initial emergency care only with the patient's informed consent, and may include all or part of the following:- Assessment and treatment of injuries
- Testing/treatment/prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STI) including HIV
- Emergency contraceptives
- Reassurance and emotional support
- Collection of forensic evidence including photographs
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Referral for medical follow-up
- Referral to appropriate social services agencies
- Referral to shelter and or other relevant community resources
- Police involvement, at victims request
- Storage of forensic evidence for up to six months if the patient is uncertain about involving the authorities
Provides optional follow-up services accessible through the Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Victim Treatment Centre (SA/DVTC) that may include:- Reassessment of injuries
- Further consideration of safety
- Continuing treatment and monitoring of STIs (including Hepatitis and HIV)
- Further photographs if indicated
- Appropriate referrals
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Application:
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For emergency medical assistance, call 9-1-1 or go directly to the emergency department
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Males and females who have been the victim of sexual assault or domestic violence
- Children who have been the victim of sexual assault
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Available upon request
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Area Served:
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Kenora, Rainy River, and Thunder Bay
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