You may choose to seek medical care for injuries, pregnancy or STI concerns, and supportive trauma-informed care. In Ontario, Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Treatment Centres provide specialized hospital-based care. Receiving medical care does not require reporting to police.
Special Victims Unit Support & Information
If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
24/7 confidential support is available. You do not need to report to police to receive help or medical care.
Sexual Violence Helpline (Canada): 1-888-933-9007 | Live Chat | Free | Confidential | English & French
Kids Help Phone (Youth & Young Adults): 1-800-668-6868 | Text 686868
A Message to Survivors
If you have experienced sexual assault, what happened was not your fault.
Durham Regional Police Service recognizes that sexual violence is traumatic and that each survivor’s experience is unique. There is no right or wrong way to respond and no requirement to make decisions immediately. You are in control of what happens next.
Sexual Assault Support & Information
Your Choices
You may choose one option, several options, or no option at this time. All choices are respected.
Victim Services of Durham Region
Victim Services of Durham Region is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that works in partnership with Durham Regional Police Service to support victims of crime and trauma.
- 24/7 crisis response (police-referred)
- Safety planning and emotional support
- System navigation and referrals
- Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
- Follow-up support
Privacy & Confidentiality
Viewing this page does not notify police. Speaking to police is your choice and can be revisited later. Support services are confidential and survivor-centred.
Before You Leave
You do not need to decide anything today. Take the time you need - whether that means returning later or reaching out when you feel ready. Support will be here.
Resources
Child Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC)
Promoting Child Safety & Well-Being
The Durham Child, Youth and Advocacy Centre (CYAC) operates under the Victim Services of Durham Region (VSDR). Guided by VSDR leadership, the CYAC was developed in alignment with the National CYAC Guidelines and informed by input from community partners.
The Durham CYAC offers a safe, child-friendly space where children and youth can share their experiences of abuse with a multidisciplinary team (MDT). This team may include representatives from law enforcement, child protection and family well-being, medical and mental health services, and victim support.
Through a coordinated and comprehensive approach, the CYAC ensures children, youth, and their families receive the care and support they need when abuse is suspected. At this single location, individuals can access a tailored response that may include prevention, intervention, investigation, prosecution support, treatment, and ongoing assistance.
How Does a CYAC Work?
A Child and Youth Advocacy Centre brings together professionals from law enforcement, child protection and family well-being, healthcare, mental health services, victim advocacy, and court support. These partners collaborate in one central, child-focused environment to provide a seamless and supportive response for young victims and their families.
Durham Child Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC): https://www.durhamcyac.ca/home
This site streamlines access to information about online sexual violence and how to connect directly with Support Services.
Need Help Now: https://needhelpnow.ca/en/contact/
Youth and/or their families are welcome to connect with our Support Team by filling out the contact us form on the NeedHelpNow.ca website, by emailing protect@protectchildren.ca or by calling the toll-free line at 1-866-543-8477.
Contact Us
Durham Regional Police Service
605 Rossland Rd. E.,
Box 911, Whitby, ON
L1N 0B8
webmaster@drps.ca (Please use this email for website feedback ONLY, NOT crime reporting)