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Program:
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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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807-684-6751
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Crisis:
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9-1-1
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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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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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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 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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Fees:
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None
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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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City of Thunder Bay, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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7/24/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141185
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