Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Care Centre
About this Program
Our Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre offers free one-on-one counselling to individuals who have experienced sexual assault, childhood sexual assault, and spousal or partner abuse. Our all-female team of counsellors has extensive experience working with trauma survivors. Clients work with the same counsellor throughout all sessions to foster a trusting therapeutic relationship. We provide confidential and compassionate care to support healing. Individual counselling sessions available.
If you have any questions, please contact the SADV Program Medical Secretary, at 416-847-4144.
Eligibility
- All genders and sexual orientations
- Ages 12 and older
- With or without OHIP coverage
- With or without immigration status
Our office hours are Monday to Friday (except holidays), from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Any questions or concerns can be addressed during this time.
Contact Us
Medical Secretary
Email:
Phone
416-847-4134
Locations
Resources
If you are in crisis:
If you have been assaulted in the past 7 days, please visit the emergency department of The Scarborough Hospital (or your nearest emergency department).
At the Scarborough Hospital, you will be seen by one of the specially trained staff from their Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre for:
- Arrangement for health care follow-up
- ReEmergency and nursing care
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Collection of forensic evidence
- Arrangement for health care follow-up
- Referral to community resources
Staff at the hospital can refer you to our Centre for counselling or you can call to set up an appointment.
If you have not been assaulted recently, but are in crisis, please call one of the following services, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
- Assaulted Women’s Help Line: 1-866-863-0511 TTY 1-866-863-7868
- Toronto Rape Crisis Centre: 416-597-8808 TTY 416-597-1214
- The Scarborough Hospital Mobile Crisis Program: 416-495-2891
- Gerstein Crisis Centre: 416-929-5200