Grey Bruce Health Services
Site: Owen Sound Hospital
Service: Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GBA1566 | Last Modified: 30 Jan 2018 | Last Full Update: 19 Dec 2017 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Team of trained nurses and social workers provide direct counselling services to individuals dealing with sexual assault (past or present) or partner abuse. Services include: * emotional support and crisis counselling * safety planning and risk assessment * collection of sexual assault and domestic violence evidence (with or without police involvement) * treatment and follow-up medical care * treatment to prevent sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy * referrals to community services if required * court support information |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | For urgent care, clients can call the Emergency Department at Grey Bruce Health Services (Owen Sound hospital) at 519-376-2121 or go in person to the closest emergency department. The 24 hour on-call Sexual Assault/Partner Abuse nurse will be contacted. |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * emergency service: Mon-Sun 24 hours through the Emergency Department * counselling and follow-up clinic: by appointment |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
| Eligibility | Residents of Grey or Bruce * no age restriction for urgent care * call for further details |
| Application | Visit hospital in urgent situations or call for appointment in non-urgent situations |
| Languages | English ; Interpreters may be available if necessary |
| Fees | None ; Most services covered by OHIP |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | About 1 1/2 kms east of 9th Ave E & 8th St |
| Located In Community | Owen Sound |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-376-2121 ext 2458 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-525-0552 * from 519 and 226 area code only |
| Fax | 519-372-4060 |
| Website | www.gbhs.on.ca |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1800 Owen Sound, ON N4K 6M9 |