Peterborough Regional Health Centre, PRHC Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Response Program

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Service: PRHC Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Response Program

Record #: PET0993

Last Modified: 18 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 14 May 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides free and confidential care to individuals who have experienced sexual assault and/or abuse by an intimate partner.

We offer:

Emergency medical care
Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy
Crisis emotional support
Planning for safety for you and your family
Evidence collection and photo documentation
Assessment for non-visible injury after strangulation
Arrangements to talk to police, if you wish
Social Work counseling
Follow up care and community referrals

Our team of specially trained nurses are available on-call 24 hours a day through the Emergency Department at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) for anyone who has recently been assaulted. Otherwise visits are scheduled in our clinic. All genders are welcome.
Counseling is available for people who have experienced sexual trauma in the past. Specialized pediatric sexual assault assessment (age 12 and under) is available through a referral by Child and Family Services.

This is an Out-of-Home Service

Service Details

Public Comments	Located in the Women's Health Care Centre at PRHC.
Hours	Service available through the PRHC Hospital Emergency Department: Mon-Sun 24 hrs Women's Health Care Centre: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Recent victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence are recommended go to the Emergency Department for assessment and medical treatment by an on-call nurse, or call 705-743-2121 ext 0. People who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence more than two weeks ago are recommended to call the Women's Health Care Centre for an appointment (all genders). If the sexual assault victim is a child, first contact police or Child & Family Protective Services (CAS). They can arrange for a Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to see the child urgently if needed, or can book an appointment during daytime hours. Contact the nurse on call for the PRHC Sexual Assault program if you have questions or need advice. Both Self-referral and Health Care or Social Services Professional Referral Possible
Languages	Interpretive Services
Fees	None, fees do not apply

Address and Location

Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	1 Hospital Dr Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 7C6
Physical Access	Fully Accessible; Elevator(s), unknown

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-743-4132, Women's Health Care Centre ; 705-743-2121, ext 3377
After Hours Phone	705-743-2121, dial 0 for Switchboard
TTY Phone	705-876-5141
Fax	705-743-6577
E-Mail	elonero@prhc.on.ca
Website	www.prhc.on.ca/healthcare-services/women-children/womens-healthcare-centre/sexual-assault-and-domestic-violence/
Mailing Address	1 Hospital Dr Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 7C6