Sexual assault and domestic violence care centre

Contact us:

Nina's Place: 905-632-3737 ext. 5708 (during business hours)

Emergency Department: 905-336-4116

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About Us

Nina's Place is the regional sexual assault and domestic violence care centre of Halton. It is unique as a model of survivor-centered care, named in memory of Nina de Villiers, the victim of a tragic murder in Burlington in 1991. You will be offered choices of care. Care will be directed by your decisions and move at a pace that you are comfortable with.

Services we offer and How we can Help:

Depending on your needs, your care may include some or all of the following services

Sexual Assault Services (youth & adult)

• Examination and Treatment of injuries
• Collection of forensic evidence
• Pregnancy testing and "morning after pill"
• Testing & treatment for STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections)
• HIV prevention medication and Hepatitis B vaccinations
• Counselling and referral to community resources

Domestic Violence Services (youth & adult)

• Examination, treatment and documentation of injuries
• Risk Assessment and planning for your safety
• Emotional Support
• Counselling and referral to community resources

Children's Services (for individuals under the age of 13)

• Examination and Treatment of injuries
• Collection of forensic evidence
• Effort to minimize the number of times the child has to tell his/her story by having the doctor, police, and Children's Aid Society (CAS) work together in a child-friendly area.

 Looking for Counselling?

• Short-term counselling is available for anyone who has recently (within 2 years) experienced sexual assault or domestic violence.  Confidential counselling is provided by a specially trained registered social worker.
• If you do not require any medical care, you can contact the Social Worker directly at 905-681-4880 to book an appointment for counselling.

Seeking treatment and services at Nina's Place is your decision and completely up to you. The centre is comprised of a suite of rooms designed to meet the special needs of survivors (women, men and youth) of sexual assault and domestic violence in an environment of dignity, privacy and safety.

 The suite features:

• A waiting room/lounge
• Children's play area,
• Interview and examination rooms.

We provide specialized care for those who have experienced sexual assault within the past 12 days and/or recent domestic violence. However we strongly urge those who have been assaulted or abused to seek care immediately.

We also provide care to children who have recently told someone they have been sexually assaulted.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a place of safety, dignity and comfort for adults, youth and children who have experienced sexual assault and or domestic violence. A place where medical and police reports may be made with sensitivity and in privacy, minimizing the individual's exposure to police facilities, the general public and the clinical environment of the hospital. Specially-trained nurses are on call 24 hours a day and respond within 45 minutes to any individual who wants service. Our Mandate: We will, within the mandate of our service, use and practice humanitarian and egalitarian ideals, where we acknowledge the intrinsic worth and dignity of all human beings accessing our services, and their right to inclusive and equal treatment while being sensitive to the issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and/or abilities of individuals.

At Nina's Place, we provide care for residents of Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville. Specially-trained nurses are on call 24 hours a day and respond within 45 minutes to any client. A social worker is also available during business hours to provide short-term counselling, information and referrals.Nina's Place puts your needs first. Healing begins here.Hours of operation

Nina's Place is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services are free.