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Sexual Assault Service (SAS) at UBC Hospital Urgent Care Centre

Sexual assault services (SAS) provide a specially trained team of female nurses, nurse examiners, doctors and counsellors that provide care 24 hours a day.

Our services include assessment and treatment of injuries, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy prevention as well as forensic evidence collection and emotional support. We also provide referrals to health, legal, and community-based support services.

How to access

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    Medical care and emotional support are available for those aged 13 and over who have been sexually assaulted within the past seven days.

    We welcome women, men, and trans-gendered survivors of sexual assault. We provide care to anyone living both within and outside of BC, including visitors from outside Canada.

Hours of operation

Currently open

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The Emergency Department is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.

Parking & Transportation

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More about this service

UBC Hospital (UBCH)

UBC Hospital (UBCH) is part of Vancouver Coastal Health and is one of British Columbia's foremost teaching and research facilities situated on the University of British Columbia campus.

Sexual Assault Services (SAS)

Sexual assault services (SAS) provide a specially trained team of female nurses, nurse examiners, doctors and counsellors that provide care 24 hours a day.