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Hamilton Health Sciences

Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care Centre, Juravinski Hospital Location

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Record #: HAM1337 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2012
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Older Adult CategoriesABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION (ALL) ; ACI - Abuse (Domestic/Sexual)
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
Juravinski Hospital
711 Concession St
Hamilton, ON L8V 1C3
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Mountain East
Site LocationEmergency Rooms: Juravinski Hospital
Major IntersectionUpper Sherman Ave and Concession St
WardWard 7
Office Phone905-521-2100 ext 73557
Fax905-521-5071
Crisis PhoneSexual Assault Centre Support Line 905-525-4162 *  
Assaulted Women's Helpline (toll free) 1-866-863-0511
E-Mailsadvcarecentre@hhsc.ca
Websitewww.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/sadv
Contact Information
Mailing AddressPO Box 2000 
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5
Primary ContactDiane Tikasz, Coordinator/Social Worker
Alternate ContactLaura Smith, Nurse Facilitator
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre (SA/DVCC) provides specialized healthcare for adolescents over the age of 18, women, transgendered persons, and men who have experienced sexual assault and/or domestic violence. Our vision is to ensure comprehensive health care is provided with sensitivity and privacy for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The SA/DVCC is a regional centre which provides immediate care, the collection of forensic evidence, forensic photography, risk assessment, safety planning, resources/community referrals, follow-up medical treatment and supportive counselling.  
 
Sexual Assault  
Victims of sexual assault ages 18 and over should present to one of Hamilton Health Sciences Emergency Departments serving adults - Juravinski Hospital and Hamilton General Hospital.  
 
(NOTE: Victims of sexual assault ages 18 and over cannot access the program through the Emergency Department at McMaster University Medical Centre. McMaster Emergency is for children only.)  
 
Domestic Violence  
Woman over the age of 16 who have experienced a recent incident of physical domestic violence perpetrated by a current or past intimate partner should present to one of Hamilton Health Sciences Emergency Departments serving adults - Juravinski Hospital and Hamilton General Hospital. Service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Specialized healthcare by a team of nurses and social workers with training and experience in caring for survivors of domestic violence.  
Services include:  
* Assessment and treatment of physical injuries  
* Documentation and photographs of injuries will be noted if survivor wishes. This documentation may be used in legal proceedings.  
* Information about and referral to community agencies including shelters and counselling services  
* Safety planning and risk assessment  
* Reporting to the police is the decision of the survivor.  
(Hospital staff will not report to the police without the permission of the survivor.)  
* A cultural interpreter will be arranged, if needed. 
 
 
 
HoursEmergency Services Mon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
Areas ServedBrant County ; Grey County ; Haldimand County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County ; Waterloo Region ; Wellington County
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton as well as communities in Central South and Central West Ontario * Includes Brant County, Grey County, Haldimand County, Halton Region, Niagara Region, Norfolk County, Waterloo Region and Wellington County
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; A cultural interpreter will be arranged, if needed.
Other Details
Public Bulletin
This location is for adults 18 years of age and older.
AccessibilityFully Accessible
FundingProvincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Other Links for Searching
Service CategoriesEmergency Room Care ~ Assaulted Men ; Emergency Room Care ~ Assaulted Women ; Emergency Room Care ~ Transsexual/Transgender Individuals ; General Crime Victim Assistance ~ Adult Sexual Assault Survivors ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Assaulted Women ; Sexual Assault Counselling ; Sexual Assault Treatment ~ Men ; Sexual Assault Treatment ~ Transsexual/Transgender Individuals ; Sexual Assault Treatment ~ Women ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Domestic Violence Issues ; Spouse/Domestic Partner Abuse Counselling