Hamilton Health Sciences
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centres
- Description
Provides comprehensive and supportive care for anyone who has experienced sexual assault and/or domestic violence. A specially trained sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) will provide services, including:
- collection and recording of physical evidence
- antibiotics and antiviral medications to prevent infections and HIV
- emergency contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy
- information and referral to community resources
- supportive counselling
- follow-up medical care and counselling
- Eligibility
- Open to all children, adolescents, women, transgender persons, and men who have experienced sexual assault and/or domestic violence.
- Application Process
- Visit the hospital emergency department and ask for the sexual health nurse examiner (SANE). Children and youth 17 years of age and under: McMaster Children's Hospital Anyone 13 years of age and over: Hamilton General Hospital or Juravinski Hospital
- Documents Required
- Documents outlined in application form
- Office
- 905-521-2100 x73557
- Crisis
- 905-525-4162 - SACHA
- Web Site
- https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/areas-of-care/emergency-care/sexual-assault-domestic-violence/
- Mailing Address
- 711 Concession St
Hamilton, ON, L8V 5C2
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- January 27, 2026
- Address
- 711 Concession St
Hamilton, ON, L8V 5C2A general medical/surgical hospital offering a diverse set of patient care services including a comprehensive emergency department, medical and intensive care services, surgical oncology, complex malignant hematology, oncology, orthopedics, arthroplasty, rehabilitation, and diagnostics.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon-Sun 24 hours
- Service Area(s)
- Hamilton
