Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre - Family Info

On call nurse is called in for acute cases of sexual assault and domestic violence Appointment is made with the follow-up nurse for non-acute cases

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre

980 Oliver Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6V4

807-684-6751

9-1-1

Directions

Follow Up Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

Emergency Department Mon-Sun 24 hours

Last Updated: Jul 24, 2025: Suggest an edit

For emergency medical assistance, call 9-1-1 or go directly to the emergency department

Males and females who have been the victim of sexual assault or domestic violence
Children who have been the victim of sexual assault

None

English

Available upon request

Wheelchair Accessible

Provides individualized 24 hour emergency service to victims and survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence

Provides emergency medical assessment and treatment

Provides initial emotional and social support as well as ongoing follow-up care by specially trained nurses

Provides initial emergency care only with the patient's informed consent, and may include all or part of the following:

Assessment and treatment of injuries
Testing/treatment/prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STI) including HIV
Emergency contraceptives
Reassurance and emotional support
Collection of forensic evidence including photographs
Risk assessment and safety planning
Referral for medical follow-up
Referral to appropriate social services agencies
Referral to shelter and or other relevant community resources
Police involvement, at victims request
Storage of forensic evidence for up to six months if the patient is uncertain about involving the authorities

Provides optional follow-up services accessible through the Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Victim Treatment Centre (SA/DVTC) that may include:

Last Updated: Jul 24, 2025: Suggest an edit