It’s important to remember that there is no right or wrong way—no one-size-fits-all approach—to seeking justice.
If you are a survivor of sexual abuse or assault, please know that you are not alone. There are people who care and want to help. Below are details of resources available to survivors of sexual abuse.
London, Ontario
Located at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ontario, the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre provides care to sexual abuse survivors. The centre’s team of specialized nurses, doctors and social workers provide care to people living in Oxford, Elgin, Huron-Perth and Middlesex counties at no cost to the patient/client.
To access the centre’s services, call 519-646-6100 ext. 64224 at any time or go to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Urgent Care Centre and ask to speak to a nurse for sexual abuse.
Other resources within London include:
Anova
Anova provides safe places, shelter, support, counselling, and resources for abused women, their children, and all oppressed individuals to find a new start.
For more on this topic, read our blog post for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), observed in May. The post highlights how organizations like Anova are at the forefront of providing critical support and resources to survivors of sexual violence.
London Abused Women’s Centre
Providing abused, assaulted, and exploited women and girls over the age of 12 with hope and help. The Centre offers free, woman-centered, feminist counselling tailored to the needs of abused and exploited women. Services include safety planning, transitional support, and information about legal aid, housing, and other community resources.
Victim Services of Middlesex London
Providing victims of crime and/or traumatic circumstances with immediate support and referrals to available programs and services.
Outside of London, Ontario
There are 37 treatment centres in Ontario dedicated to providing survivors of sexual abuse with trauma-specific care and treatment. To find one near you, visit the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres.