Sexual Assault Program

Type Of Service

Abuse Services

Program Description

Provides care to individuals who have experienced sexual violence. The Sexual Assault Response Team, is available twenty-four hours a day through the Emergency Department.
The team provides:
- emergency and follow-up medical care for injuries and testing for sexually transmitted infections
- collection of information (forensic evidence) that may be necessary for use in a criminal investigation, if the client wishes
- crisis emotional support; longer term follow-up counselling
- arrangements to talk to the police, if the client wishes
- a social worker provides counselling for individuals who have been sexually assaulted recently and in the past

Access Information

Access is by presenting at the emergency departments at Peterborough Regional Health Centre or by calling and requesting to speak with the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Registered Nurse on call.

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender Inclusivity: All Genders
• Age: All Ages
• Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, Northumberland County, Peterborough County
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: Interpretation Services, English
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

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Address

1 Hospital Drive

Peterborough

Operated By

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

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Hours

Main Hours: Open 24/7

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 705-743-2121 ext. 0