Guelph General Hospital
Service: Guelph Wellington Care and Treatment Centre for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-837-6440 ext 2728 |
| Crisis Phone | 519-837-6440 ext 2210 |
| Fax | 519-837-6415 |
| 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.
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. |
| 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 | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Access to the building after 8:30 pm and before 6 am is through the Emergency Department only |
