Kingston Health Sciences Centre - Kingston General Hospital Site
Site: Kingston - Stuart St
Service: Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN3698 | Last Full Update: 12 Apr 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; HT1 ; HT2 ; KGH ; KHSC ; OCR ; SA/DV Program ; SADV ; Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program |
| Legal Name | Kingston Health Sciences Centre |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | Emergency Room Entrance on King St W up the big ramp |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | King St W and Barrie St |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Parking meters * free occasional parking on the street |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (April 30, 2020): Program still running * some follow-up services are being conducted slightly differently, but are still fully accessible Specialized medical treatment program for sexual assault and domestic violence victims * provides medical and nursing care including: * testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection * provision of birth control * forensic collection and documentation in the form of the sexual assault evidence kit (SAEK) and forensic photography * crisis counseling * safety planning * medical and social assistance follow-up with victims sexually assaulted or physically/emotionally assaulted by an intimate partner |
| Hours | COVID-19 Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Kingston ; Lennox and Addington County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 14 year(s) and up Individuals 14 years and older must be seen within 12 days of a sexual assault * individuals 14 years and older must be seen within 12 days of domestic assault, or if their injuries are still present * children under 14 can be seen at any time if they have been sexually abused or assaulted |
| Application | Drop in to an emergency room and ask for the sexual assault/domestic violence nurse on-call |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - available |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Adult Sexual Assault Prevention ; Child Sexual Assault Prevention ; Condition Specific Treatment ~ Sexually Abused Adults ; Condition Specific Treatment ~ Sexually Abused Children ; In Person Crisis Intervention ; Medical Social Work ; Sexual Assault Counselling |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-549-6666 ext 4880 |
| Fax | 613-548-1350 |
| jane.lewis@kingstonhsc.ca | |
| Website | kingstonhsc.ca |
| Primary Contact | Jane Lewis, Team Lead |
| Alternate Contact | Jackie Donaldson, Program Manager; Phone: 613-549-6666 ext 4633; Email: jacqueline.donaldson@kingstonhsc.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 2004 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-term Care |
| Print Material | Brochures |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |