St Joseph's Health Care London - St Joseph's Hospital - Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program

Application

Call or drop in to the Urgent Care Centre or an emergency department and ask to speak to a member of the program team

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults and children experiencing known or suspected sexual assault or domestic violence

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Executives

Cassandra Fisher - Coordinator, Medicine Services Ambulatory Care

Contacts

Karen McGaw - Program Nurse
Linda Fischer - Social Worker

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation available upon request, 24 hours per day

Area Served

London, Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Care for people of any age, gender identity or sexual orientation who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault * various options are provided for care of each individual depending on the nature of the assault and time since it occurred

forensic evidence collection
medical examination and care
testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
HIV prevention medication
testing and prevention of pregnancy due to a sexual assault
confidential documentation of the event
photographs of injuries
emotional support/crisis intervention
counseling
safety planning
referrals to community supports as needed