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Program:	Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
Organizations:	Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Hospital
Phone Numbers:	807-684-6751
Crisis:	9-1-1
Website:	tbrhsc.net/programs-services/emergency-critical-ca...
Address:	980 Oliver Rd Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6V4
Location:	Located at Oliver Rd near Golf Links Rd
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Follow Up Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm Emergency Department Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Description:	Provides individualized 24 hour emergency service to victims and survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence Provides emergency medical assessment and treatment Provides 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
Fees:	None
Application:	For emergency medical assistance, call 9-1-1 or go directly to the emergency department
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Males and females who have been the victim of sexual assault or domestic violence Children who have been the victim of sexual assault
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 7-24-2025
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