What is DASA?

The Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault (DASA) Care Centre of York Region opened in 1992. It is a regional centre for the care of victims/survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse.

Services are provided by healthcare professionals who are specially trained in forensics and trauma related to abuse and assault.

The centre also provides client counselling as well as support to family members and caregivers.

DASA serves individuals and families who have experienced:

• Domestic Abuse/Assault – An act of power and control by a person over his/her current or past partner, spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend. It can include physical, sexual, financial or emotional abuse.
• Sexual Assault/Abuse – Any form of sexual activity with another person without his/her consent.
• Sexual Harassment – Unwelcome, uninvited remarks, gestures or actions of a sexual nature that make a person feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
• Criminal Harassment – A pattern of threatening conduct that causes a person to reasonably fear for their safety or the safety of anyone known to them.

There is no fee for any DASA service.
Confidentiality will be respected.
Language interpretation services are available.
DASA is a positive space service.

For Information or to Book an Appointment
Call the DASA office Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 905-832-1406 ext. 2
Toll free: 1-800-521-6004
Fax: 905-832-0720

24-Hour Emergency Resources

• Emergency Response: Dial 911
• Domestic Abuse Sexual Assault Care Centre for York Region
  1-800-521-6004
• Hospital: York Central Hospital
  905-883-1212
• Hospital: Markham Stouffville Hospital
  905-472-7000
• Hospital: Southlake Regional Health Centre
  905-895-4521
• Shelters Yellow Brick House
  1-800-263-3247
• Sandgate
  1-800-661-8294
• Other Services: Women's Sexual Assault Helpline
  1-800-263-6743
• Other Services: York Region Children's Aid Society
  1-800-718-3850
  

Emergency Care Services
Emergency Care services at York Central Hospital are accessible 24 hours a day.
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Outpatient Services
Non emergency services are by appointment for children, youth and adults who have experienced a recent sexual assault or are experiencing abuse by a current or former partner.
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Education and Outreach Services
Any group, club, school or organization in York Region may receive education and outreach services on various topics.
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DASA Emergency Care Services
are available through the Emergency Department at the York Central Hospital Main site:
10 Trench Street,
Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 4Z3
905-883-1212

*DASA Outpatient Services are available at the Upper Thornhill Centre Site at:
955 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, ON, L6A 4P9
905-832-1406 ext. 2

Emergency Care Services

Emergency Care services at York Central Hospital are accessible 24 hours a day for youth and adults who:

• Have experienced a sexual assault within the past week
• Have experienced a recent assault by a partner
• Or a child who has been or is suspected to have been sexually assaulted in the past 48 hours

Options for Care Following an Assault Include:

• Physical examination and treatment of injuries
• Free testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
• Free emergency contraceptives
• Sexual assault forensic examination
• Photographic documentation of injuries
• Risk assessment, safety planning and link to other community services

To Access Emergency DASA Services:

• Call the hospital at 905-883-1212 ext. 0 and ask for the DASA nurse on call to be contacted for you; and/or
• Go to the Emergency Department at York Central Hospital and tell the nurse at the front desk you would like to see the DASA nurse on call.

Outpatient Services
Non emergency services are by appointment for children, youth and adults who have experienced a recent sexual assault or are experiencing abuse by a current or former partner.

Options for Care Include:

• Follow up medical care
• Documentation of injuries
• Risk assessment
• Safety planning
• Counselling services
• Family support

To Access Outpatient DASA Services:

• Call (905)832-1406 ext. 2 during business hours.

Not Sure if you Require DASA Services?

Please feel free to call and discuss your situation. Our services are confidential. If DASA does not provide the service you are looking for, we will be happy to help find a community agency who can assist you.

Education and Outreach Services

Any group, club, school or organization in York Region may receive education and outreach services on various topics including:

• Domestic Violence/Abuse
• Sexual Assault/Abuse
• Healthy Relationships