You are not alone, and what has happened to you is not your fault.
We are here to help. If you are in immediate danger please call 9-1-1
If you have experienced sexual assault, abuse, exploitation or relationship violence, you can get medical care and support. You do not need to report to police.
What happened is not your fault. You are not alone.
When to choose this service
Get care if you or someone you support has experienced:
- Sexual assault
- Relationship or domestic violence
- Drug-facilitated sexual assault
- Child or elder abuse
- Human trafficking or exploitation
- Other intentional violence
This service is available to people of all ages, genders, cultures and backgrounds.
How to begin
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Go to the nearest Emergency Department or Urgent and Primary Care Centre. Ask to see a forensic nurse.
If the incident happened within the past seven days, try to get care as soon as possible. You can still get care after seven days.
You can come for care even if you are unsure what happened, what you want to do or whether you want to report to police.
Important to know
- You are in control. The nurse will explain your options and ask for your consent.
- You can choose:
- Medical care only
- Medical care and a forensic exam
- Medical care, a forensic exam and a police report.
- During a forensic exam, the nurse may document injuries or collect samples. Samples can be stored for up to one year while you decide whether to report to police.
- You can ask questions, pause, stop or change your mind at any time.
General Information on Care after sexual assault or violence
Referral Required?
Not required
What to Expect
- Your care may include:
- Treatment for injuries
- Medication, emergency contraception or immunizations
- Documentation of injuries or collection of samples
- Referrals for counselling and follow-up care
- Help connecting with police or legal services, if you choose
- You can bring someone you trust, such as a friend, family member, Elder, Knowledge Keeper, advocate or cultural support person.
- You can also ask for more time, have information explained another way or have someone you trust with you.
Finding Us
Go to the nearest Emergency Department or Urgent and Primary Care Centre and ask to see a forensic nurse.