The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Center (SA/DVTC) is made up of three programs, Sexual Assault Program, SAFEKIDS Program and the Domestic Violence Program. The response team attends Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan and Ouellette campus. All services are confidential. In all programs, referrals are made to appropriate community agencies and public educational sessions are available.

The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Center (SA/DVTC) for Windsor and Essex County is located at the Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus, 4th Floor East. The SA/DVTC is easily accessed through the Emergency Departments of Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan and Ouellette Campuses.

Our services are available to all victims of sexual assault regardless of age or gender.

•    Medical assessment, testing for sexually transmitted infections, and psychological support of the victim.
•    Collection of medico-legal evidence (forensic).
•    Prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
•    Documentation of injuries.
•    Referrals to community agencies.
•    Follow up by the Clinical Nurse of the SA/DVTC.
•    Community Education.
•    Follow up by the Sexual Assault Nurse.
•    Services to women and men.

 
The Domestic Violence program provides:

•    Confidential medical treatment and psychological support to the victim of domestic violence.
•    Testing and treatment for victims of domestic violence.
•    Photographic documentation of injuries if the victim chooses.
•    Referral to appropriate community agencies including Hiatus House.
•    Follow up by the Domestic Violence Nurse to help the victim with any problems or concerns.
•    Education to the community of the medical aspects of domestic violence.

•    Medical examination, forensic evidence collection as needed and follow up.
•    Referral to community agencies.
•    Counselling referral for children and their caregiver(s).

 
OUR TEAM

Specially trained Response Team Nurses or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Hours:
Our program is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our regular office hours are:
Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.