Forensic Nursing Services

Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Service

Forensic Nursing Services

Forensic Nursing Services

Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Service
Provides care by a specially trained team of nurses and forensic nurse examiners to people of all ages and genders who have been sexually assaulted or have experienced intentional relationship violence within the past seven days.

Services are confidential and may include assessment and treatment, pregnancy prevention, forensic sample collection, emotional support, medical reports for police, and referrals to health, legal, and community-based support services.
Agency
Island Health
Proximity
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1111 4th Avenue, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A1

Ladysmith Community Health Centre
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Campbell River

Duncan

Nanaimo

Salt Spring Island

Port Hardy

Tofino

Victoria

Port Alberni

Courtenay

Parksville

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Proximity
Units: Kilometers
Origin Coordinates
Value in decimal degrees. Use dot (.) as decimal separator.
Application process
Go directly to the emergency department for assistance; nurses and doctors are on-call 24 hours a day.
Hours
Mon
07:30 - 17:30
Tue
07:30 - 17:30
Wed
07:30 - 17:30
Thu
07:30 - 17:30
Fri
07:30 - 17:30
Sat
07:30 - 17:30
Sun
07:30 - 17:30
Hours Note
Hours as noted; outside of these hours please visit the Nanaimo General Hospital or Cowichan District Hospital emergency department to access services.
Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cassidy
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
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