If you are a survivor or service provider looking for acute healthcare service following sexual assault or domestic violence, call our 24/7 navigation line: 1-NAV-SADV (1-855-628-7238)
Our 37 Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres continue to provide comprehensive care to persons who have experienced a recent sexual assault and/or act of violence by an intimate partner with comprehensive care including crisis support, health and forensic services.
Follow-up and counseling services will also continue to be provided and your health care provider will discuss with you the best options.
Although not required, you can call your local program ahead for information about hours of operation, the hospital’s COVID-19 screening procedures, or to address any other questions you may have.
Click on this link to locate your closest centre: www.sadvtreatmentcentres.ca/find-a-centre.
Resources
The Agenda with Steve Paikin explores the spike in domestic violence during COVID-19 with Silvia Samsa, executive director of Women's Habitat; Pamela Cross, legal director at Luke's Place Support and Resource Centre in Durham Region; and Katie Bortolin, program manager at Beendigen Anishinabe Women's Crisis Home & Family Healing Agency. You may view the clip by clicking here.
Please see below for infographics offering more information on how we are supporting survivors, including trans survivors, during this time.
