Sexual Assault Service

Forensic Nursing Services

Sexual Assault Service

Sexual Assault Service

Forensic Nursing Services
Provides care by a specially trained team of female nurses, nurse examiners, doctors and counsellors to men, women, and transgendered individuals who have been sexually assaulted 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
Vancouver Coastal Health
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899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9

Vancouver General Hospital - Jim Pattison Pavilion
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Vancouver

Sechelt

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Eligibility
Individuals aged 13 and over, living both within and outside of BC, including visitors from outside of Canada.
Application process
Go directly to the emergency department for assistance; nurses and doctors are on-call 24 hours a day. For children aged 12 and under, go to BC Children's Hospital for assistance.
Program fee
Free Service
Hours Note
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Bowen Island, Burnaby, North Vancouver, Richmond, Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, Sechelt
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
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