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The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service believes that everyone impacted by sexual assault should be treated with respect and dignity, fairness and honesty, and in a professional and bias-free manner.

If you, or someone you know, has been sexually assaulted and wants to report it to police, we encourage you to contact the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service.

If you are in immediate danger or the offender is still present, call 9-1-1. For all non-emergency situations, please contact 1-705-370-3141.

Assaulted Women’s Helpline

Province-wide 24-hr/7day support. Free, confidential counseling, emotional support, safety planning and referrals for women needing a shelter, legal advice or other supports. More than 100 different languages including 17 Aboriginal languages.

  • 1-866-863-0511
  • TTY 1-866-863-7868
  • Rogers, Fido, Bell and Telus – #SAFE (#7233).

Website: Assaulted Women’s Helpline

 

Health Sciences North (Violence Intervention and Prevention Program)

Provides 24-hour victim support services to adults experiencing immediate, intimate partner violence and sexual assault

These services include:

  • Community liaison
  • Court testimony
  • Forensic documentation and photography
  • Individual or group counselling
  • Medical assessment and treatment
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Safety planning and risk assessment
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection assessment and treatment
Eligibility
  • Individuals 16 years of age and older
  • The time between the actual incident and presenting to the program should be less than 72 hours
Application Process
  • No referral required
  • Individuals who have experienced violence and require services may present at the Emergency Department and ask for the VIPP Nurse to be paged
  • Individuals seeking counselling services are advised to contact the program directly for information

Documents Required: Valid Ontario Health Card

Office phone number: 705-675-4743

Crisis hotline 24/7: 1-877-841-1101

 

Ontario Network of Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Treatment Centres

There are 37 treatment centres across Ontario dedicated to providing comprehensive, trauma-specific care and treatment to victims/survivors of sexual and domestic violence. While is not required, you can call your local program ahead for information about their hours of operation, the hospital’s procedures or to address any questions or concerns.

Find a Centre

416-323-7327

  

Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres

Sexual assault centres in Ontario provide support to survivors of sexual violence and prevention education to the community. Sexual assault centre services are free and confidential. Sexual assault centres support survivors of recent as well as past sexual violence . You don’t have to report what happened to the police in order to get support at a sexual assault centre.

sexualassaultsupport.ca

 

Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (SSMSSA) Program

Get 24/7 multilingual crisis and referral services for male survivors of sexual abuse, both recent and historical. Supports include counselling, peer support, and referrals to community support services to meet long-term needs.

1-866-887-0015

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