Brant Community Healthcare System

Site: Brantford - Terrace Hill St

Service: Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Team

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Record #: SIM0886
Last Full Update: 26 Jan 2024

Service Details

Hours

Within 12 days of assault - through the Brantford General Hospital Emergency Department - Mon-Sun 24 hours
More than 12 days since assault or for follow-up with Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence nurse - by appointment Mon-Fri

Office Hours Mon-Fri 7 am-3 pm 
Areas Served Brant County ; Brantford ; Haldimand County ; Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation ; Norfolk County ; Six Nations of the Grand River
Eligibility All ages, all genders
Application

Within 12 days of assault - through the Brantford General Hospital Emergency Department
More than 12 days since assault or for follow-up with Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence nurse - by appointment 
Languages English ; Interpreters available in multiple languages
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Brantford
Address & Map
Brantford General Hospital
200 Terrace Hill St
Brantford, ON N3R 1G9
Intersection St Paul Ave and Terrace Hill St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Team provides care to survivors to help support their health, emotional and social needs

Services include:

  • specially trained team of nurses
  • crisis intervention
  • documentation and photographs
  • physical examination and treatment of injuries
  • testing and prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections (STI), pregnancy and HIV
  • collection of forensic evidence
  • referrals to community agencies for counselling
  • no charge for any services or medication
  • police involvement not required

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-751-5544 ext 4449 or text 226-387-9480
E-Mail infosadv@bchsys.org
Website https://www.bchsys.org/en/care-services/sexual-assault-and-domestic-violence-care_aspx.aspx
Primary Contact Co-ordinator Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre