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Program:
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Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services
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Crisis:
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Assaulted Women's Helpline at 1-866-863-0511
Peel Region's Hope 24 7 (24-hr sexual assault crisis line) 1-800-810-0180
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Address:
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100 Queensway W
Mississauga, ON
L5B 1B8
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Map
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Intersection:
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Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Queensway W
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Location:
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Access through the Mississauga Hospital Emergency Department
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Service Description:
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Services provided to:
- individuals 12 years of age or older who have been recently sexually assaulted (usually within the last 12 days)
- individuals 16 years of age or older who have
incurred recent injuries as a result of domestic violencechildren under the age of 12 who require care, assessment and/or documentation as a result of sexual assult/abuse
Clients may access this 24-hour, 7-day a week service through Emergency Department and are taken to safe, private, secure unit called Chantel's Place * specially-trained nurse provided one-to-one care, which may include assessment, treatment, documentation of injuries, safety planning, emotional support, and information concerning medical, legal and counselling options
The Follow-Up Clinic provides survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence with an opportunity to received a range of medical services that may include re-documentation of injuries, care related to medication and/or results of testing and referral to social service agencies
Counselling services available at the Mississauga Hospital site
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Visit the Emergency Department
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available
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