Chatham-Kent Health AllianceSexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre, Chatham and Sydenham Campus |
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| Address & Phone(s) | ||||
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| Address | Health Alliance 80 Grand Ave W Chatham, ON N7M 5L9 View MapQuest Map | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Intersection | Grand Ave and Emma | |||
| Mailing Address | PO Box 2030 Chatham, ON N7M 5L9 | |||
| Office Phone | 519-352-6400 Ext 6382 | |||
| Crisis Phone | 519-437-6047 Emergency Department | |||
| After Hours Phone | 519-437-6047 Emergency Department or 519-352-6400 Switchboard | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Description | The program provides medical evaluation and examination of survivors of physical abuse and sexual abuse/assault * The on-call nurse will document any injuries, including bruising and take photographs of the injuries, if necessary, with the client's consent * safety planning is discussed and referral made to community agencies for shelter and counselling * the program is accessed through the Emergency Department at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance The Domestic Violence Program provides: Medical treatment and emotional support to the victim of domestic violence * Documentation of medical findings such as physical injuries * Photographic documentation of injuries in the event the victim chooses to take legal action * Risk assessment and safety planning * Referral to community agencies including the Women's Centre and counseling services * Follow-up by the domestic violence coordinator to help victims with any problems or concerns *The Sexual Assault Program provides:care and treatment to female, male and children of any age Medical treatment and emotional support for the victim of sexual assault * Collecting and recording evidence of the assault * The sexual assault evidence may be frozen for 6 months to give you time to decide if you want police involvement * Testing, information and counseling for possible pregnancy * Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections * Follow-up medical care and referral to community agencies * testing and treatment for HIV within 72 hours of assault is provided | |||
| Hours | 24 hours | |||
| Eligibility | Anyone having been involved in Domestic Violence or a Sexual Assault | |||
| Application | Walk-in to emergency department and report to an on-call nurse | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| lmurray@ckha.on.ca | ||||
| Website | www.ckha.on.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Linda Murray, Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program Coordinator, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance; Phone: 519-352-6400 ext 6382 | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Acute care hospitals ; Counselling ; Emergency services ; Family violence ; Hospitals ; Sexual assault | |||
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