1. It’s Not Your Fault. We Believe You.
  2. Have you experienced sexual or intimate partner violence?

Have you experienced sexual or intimate partner violence?

Support is available whenever you’re ready.

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1. In an emergency

  • Call 911 or 
    Queen’s 24hr Emergency Report Centre
    613-533-6111
  • 24/7 Crisis and Support Line
    Sexual Assault Centre Kingston
    613-544-6424 or 1-877-544-6424

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Services are available to people of all ages and gender identities.

Care will be provided in a private, secure setting by specially trained staff. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Information about medical and counselling care options, e.g., forensic evidence collection and drug facilitated sexual assault screening, can be found on the KHSC website.

2. Medical care

KHSC - Kingston General Hospital - 76 Stuart St.

Acute/Immediate Care

Option 1 – Access via emergency department if:

  • The event happened within the last five days,or
  • You have injuries that need medical attention

Action: Go to the emergency department and ask to see the Sexual Assault Domestic Violence team when you check in at triage.

Option 2 – Calling the SADV nurse on-call who is available to help you determine the best care option based on your situation. 

This option may be right for you if:

  • You need time‑sensitive care (within 12 days)
  • You have injuries that do not require emergency treatment
  • You feel unsafe going to the emergency department

Action: Call 613-549-6666 ext. 0 and ask to speak to the SADV nurse on-call.

Non-Emergency Care

Option 3 – Outpatient clinic appointment

This option works best for:

  • Events that happened more than two weeks ago
  • Individuals looking for counselling, follow‑up care, or community referrals
  • People who prefer care scheduled at specific times

Action: Call the SADV clinic 613-549-6666 ext. 62837 to book a clinic appointment.

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3. Get support

For on-campus care and support, contact:

  • Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Services to get connected with an advisor who can answer your questions and explain options (e.g, referrals, considerations, appeals, other potential supports). Office hours: Monday - Friday SVPRServices@queensu.ca
     
  • Medical and Mental Health Services, Student Wellness Services (SWS)
    Mitchell Hall, 1st floor, 69 Union Street, 613-533-2506, counselling.services@queensu.ca 
    Ask for a referral to the Sexual Violence Counsellor.
    Call or go to (SWS) for medical care. Forensic evidence collection is not available at SWS.
     
  • AMS Peer Support Centre
    JDUC, Suite 430
    613-533-6000 ext 75111
    peersupport@ams.queensu.ca 
     
  • Information about additional resources can be found at queensu.ca/sexualviolencesupport

Choosing to disclose what happened in order to seek support does not initiate a complaint process.

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4. Reporting Options

  • To find out more about filing a complaint, contact svprservices@queensu.ca
     
  • To report directly to Kingston Police, contact 613-549-4660
     
  • Campus Security and Emergency Services, can help with reports to Kingston Police, contact 613-533-6733

 

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