Domestic Violence Program

Type Of Service

Abuse Services

Program Description

Provides care to individuals who are living with intimate partner violence. A Domestic Violence Response Team is available twenty-four hours a day through the Emergency Department.
The team provides:
- emergency and follow-up medical care for injuries
- collection of information (evidence) that could be used in a criminal investigation, if client wishes
- crisis emotional support
- safety planning
- arrangements for client to talk to the police, if client wishes

Access Information

Access is by presenting at the emergency departments at Peterborough Regional Health Centre or by calling and requesting to speak with the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Registered Nurse on call.

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender Inclusivity: All Genders
• Age: 16 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, Northumberland County, Peterborough County
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: Interpretation Services, English
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

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Address

1 Hospital Drive

Peterborough

Operated By

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

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Hours

Main Hours: Open 24/7
Follow-up counselling is available between 0830-1630, Monday to Friday.

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 705-743-2121 ext. 0