The Regional Domestic Assault Program has specialized nurses, sensitive to your needs, who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer prompt, confidential, and individualized care and treatment. We also offer the following emergency services and choices, 24 hours a day, for survivors of recent domestic assault:
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Treatment of injuries in the emergency department (x-rays, stitches, cast, ice pack)
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A safe, quiet and private place
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Mapping, documentation and photography of your injuries
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Risk assessment
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Safety planning
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Referral to a shelter/a safe place
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Referral to counselling and other community services
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A follow-up phone call and visit within 3 days
At OSMH your choices are respected. You may not have the time right now to come to the domestic assault treatment centre. You might need child-care or have work obligations. Please remember that you can come to our treatment centre within three to four days of an assault by your current or past partner.