Movember
Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men.
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC)
The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre (SA/DVTC) is an individualized service available to victims and survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence. The program provides emergency medical and psycho-social treatment as well as follow-up care, by specially-trained nurses.
Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Treatment Centre (tbrhsc.net)
Domestic Violence: e-Learning Module for the Public
TBRHSC is pleased to share this very important training with members of the public and with other places of employment. This module is offered to hospital staff on an annual basis and while we believe the content is important for our staff in the workplace we also understand that it has value for us as individuals and as members of our community. We hope that you will take a few minutes to review it and also to encourage others to do the same. We all have a role to play in reducing violence and improving the health of our community.
Click here to begin the Domestic Violence e-Learning Module for the Public
Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre
Gender-based violence takes many forms, including physical and sexual assault, coercive control, tech-facilitated violence and harassment. It can occur in your home, your workplace, online or anywhere else.
If you or a woman you know is experiencing gender-based violence, or is otherwise in crisis, help is available. View some of the services in the Thunder Bay community that provide support to those experiencing or who have experienced gender-based violence.
Find Help – Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre (nwowomenscentre.org)
Northwest Healthline
Services or programs that prevent, mitigate, and respond to violence rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power, or harmful norms. Gender-based violence can include sexual, physical, mental, and economic abuse inflicted in public or in private. It can also include threats of violence, coercion, and manipulation. Supports may include emergency treatment, follow-up care, and counselling.
Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response – City of Thunder Bay – northwesthealthline.ca
Crisis services providing temporary residence and supports for people escaping gender-based violence or abuse. Services provided may include counselling, community referrals, safety planning, and emergency transportation.
Gender-Based Violence Shelters – City of Thunder Bay – northwesthealthline.ca
The Salvation Army
Assists vulnerable individuals and families in Thunder Bay through a variety of residential programs and community and family services.
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Indigenous peoples residing in or migrating to the city.
Lakehead University Student Union
The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) represents all students studying at Lakehead University, uniting undergraduate and graduate, full- and part-time, and domestic and international students across Lakehead’s two campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia.