Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre - Assault Care and Treatment Program

Application

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Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

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Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals 18 years of age and older who have been sexually assaulted within 72 hours or individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence within 5 days
Intimate Violence services (domestic abuse) available for females 16 years of age and older

Child and Youth Prevention Services: available for children and youth 17 years of age and younger

Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Individuals 16 years and older who identify as male or non-binary, and have experienced historical sexual abuse or who are a victim of recent sexual assault

must be an Ontario resident
families of the survivor may also be eligible for service

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, Oji-Cree, Ojibway; available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides information, nursing care and treatment services for individuals who have been sexually assaulted or have experienced intimate partner violence
Offers any/all of the following optional services:

A safe place to be heard
Advocacy for the rights and safety of the survivor
Appropriate legal documentation of injuries
Care and treatment
Collection of accurate forensic evidence
Emergency contraceptive pill (if within 72 hours of assault)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing
Referrals to counselling and community agencies
Treatment for sexually transmitted infections

Child and Youth Prevention Services

Provides support and prevention services for children and youth focused on bullying, healthy relationships, teen dating violence and intimate partner abuse
Partners with local schools, parents and community services to provide interactive presentations/workshops

Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Offers support services and short-term counselling to help survivors deal with the impact of abuse and to develop improved coping strategies
Partner agency of Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (North Region)