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
1200 Main St W
Hamilton, ON, L8S 2A5
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
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Last Verified On
January 27, 2026
Address
1200 Main St W
Hamilton, ON, L8S 2A5

A pediatric academic health science centre serving the special and unique healthcare needs of children using a family-centred model of care. Specializes in acute pediatrics with a dedicated children-only emergency department.


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Hours of Operation
Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Area(s)
Hamilton