Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) - WHRN at Queen’s Boulevard - Waterloo Region Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre

Application

After an assault, go directly to the Emergency Department at WRHN @ Queens Blvd., WRHN @ Midtown or Cambridge Memorial Hospital and ask to see the sexual assault / domestic violence team * minimal wait (45-60 minutes) for the nurse and social worker on call to arrive

Eligibility / Target Population

Sexual assault services are offered to anyone who has been sexually assaulted regardless of age or gender * domestic violence services are offered to anyone who has experienced intimate partner abuse in the past 30 days

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation services available upon request

Area Served

Waterloo Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible building

Description of Services

Crisis services to people who have experienced sexual assault and / or domestic violence * may include physical examination, treatment of injuries, medications to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, information on pregnancy, choice of completing the sexual assault evidence kit * emotional support * crisis counselling * safety planning * follow-up care

People are seen in a private room by specially trained sexual assault / domestic violence nurses and social workers to ensure confidential and sensitive treatment * police are not called unless the patient indicates this choice

WRHN is the designated sexual assault centre for the region