Emergency and crisis in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Abbotsford Regional Hospital - Forensic Nursing Service
Offered by Mission Mental Health and Substance Use Centre
In short
Provides trauma-informed medical and forensic care to individuals who have experienced intentional person-to-person violence within the past 7 days.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day - access through emergency department
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Adults, Seniors, Indigenous people, Newcomers and immigrants, 2SLGBTQI+ people, Refugees; Seniors, Youth, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Indigenous, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, Children (4-12), Youth (13-24), Older adults (65+)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Safety from harm, Knowing where to go, My culture and roots, Being who I am
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 32900 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0C2
- How to reach
- (604) 854-2116
- Last verified
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About this service
Provides trauma-informed medical and forensic care to individuals who have experienced intentional person-to-person violence within the past 7 days.
Provides urgent, compassionate, and culturally sensitive treatment by a trained professional nurse examiner.
Types of violence addressed include:
- Sexual assault
- Child abuse, assault, and neglect
- Domestic violence
- Intimate partner violence, and
- Human trafficking and exploitation
Care includes a review of health/medical concerns and needs, the offer of a comprehensive forensic evaluation, witness testimony in court, and referrals to follow-up care.
Accessed through Fraser Health Emergency Department.
Who can use it?
People who have experienced intentional person-to-person violence
When is it open?
Abbotsford Regional Hospital - Forensic Nursing Service is open 24 hours a day - access through emergency department.
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 854-2116.
- Phone
- (604) 854-2116
Listed in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
32900 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0C2
32900 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0C2Abbotsford, British Columbia
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