Health care and medical in Halifax, Nova Scotia
ASAC - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Offered by Avalon Sexual Assault Centre
In short
A SANE is a registered nurse who has advanced training and education in forensic examinations of sexual assault victims.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Legal help and my rights, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, A fresh start
- Where
- 1526 Dresden Row, Suite 401, Halifax, NS B3J 2K2
- How to reach
- (902) 422-6503 · info@avaloncentre.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
24-hour Response Line: 1-902-425-0122
A SANE is a registered nurse who has advanced training and education in forensic examinations of sexual assault victims. The Avalon SANE program provides medical examination and forensic evidence collection in the emergency departments of the IWK Health Centre, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Dartmouth General Hospital and Cobequid Community Health Centre.
SANE is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
SANE serves people of all genders (including trans-identified people) and all ages who have experienced a sexual assault in the past seven days (168 hours).
Medical exams and/or forensic evidence collection through the SANE program will only be conducted with the individuals consent. Evidence is not released to the police without consent. Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim. Individuals have the right to be treated with dignity and respect during the hospital visit.
When is it open?
ASAC - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
How do I get in touch?
Call (902) 422-6503, email info@avaloncentre.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
1526 Dresden Row, Suite 401, Halifax, NS B3J 2K2
1526 Dresden Row, Suite 401, Halifax, NS B3J 2K2Halifax, Nova Scotia
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