Guelph General Hospital

Service: Guelph Wellington Care and Treatment Centre for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Record #: IMP0180
Last Full Update: 25 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-837-6440 ext 2728
Crisis Phone 519-837-6440 ext 2210
Fax 519-837-6415
E-Mail info@guelphgeneralhospital.com
Website www.gghorg.ca/emergency-department/sexual-assault-domestic-violence-services/

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Crisis services for all people, all genders, who have experienced sexual violence, Human Trafficking and / or domestic violence. May include physical examination, treatment of injuries, medications to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, information on pregnancy, choice of completing the Sexual Assault Evidence Kit.

  • Emotional support, trauma counselling, safety planning and follow-up care.

Individuals are seen in a private room by specially trained sexual assault / domestic violence nurses to ensure confidential and sensitive treatment. Police are not called unless the patient indicates this choice.

Note: Guelph General Hospital is the designated sexual assault centre for the region

Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Areas Served Guelph ; Wellington County
Eligibility Sexual Violence services are offered to anyone who has been sexually assaulted regardless of age or gender. Domestic violence services are offered to anyone who has experienced intimate partner abuse in the past twelve months.
Application

For individuals who have recently been assaulted, go directly to the Emergency Department and ask to see the sexual assault / domestic violence nurse. Minimal wait (45-60 minutes) for the nurse on call to arrive.

Languages Interpretive Services - provided as needed
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Guelph
Address & Map
115 Delhi St
Guelph, ON
Canada N1E 4J4
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible ; Access to the building after 8:30 pm and before 6 am is through the Emergency Department only

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