The Clinic: Trauma-informed healthcare for human trafficking survivors.
No health insurance, identification or medical referral required.
Call: 613-686-1818 | Toll-free: 866-239-0558
The Clinic provides healthcare and support for those who are at risk of, are experiencing or have experienced sex or labour trafficking.
Services are delivered by a team of trauma-informed healthcare professionals, case managers and specialists who understand and deliver person-centred care. Informed by people with lived experience, The Clinic works as a hub and supports all persons, regardless of gender.
No identification or health insurance is required. Self-referrals welcome.
We welcome LGBTQ+ and diverse populations.
Located in downtown Ottawa. Our clinic is welcoming and secure.
For those who meet the criteria, The Clinic provides the following:
Support for mental health
Primary health care
Case management
Support for substance use disorders
Peer support
For safety and confidentiality, all services at The Clinic are by appointment only.
Contact: reception@voicefound.ca or call 613-686-1818
Primary and preventative healthcare includes:
Treatment for acute and chronic illnesses
Assessment and treatment of injuries
Annual physical examinations
Vaccinations
Medical clearance evaluations
Medical abortion
Birth control counselling and access to birth control of choice
Well mom and baby checks
Emergency contraception (Ella, Plan B, Copper IUD)
Pre – exposure prophylaxis for HIV
Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STI’s)
Annual physical examinations
Trauma informed cervical screening (PAP Testing)
Are you a healthcare or service provider looking to refer someone?
We are here to help support those who may find traditional health care traumatic. In addition, we are able to support your patients who do not have a health card or identification.
If you need additional information or are not sure if we are the right fit please give us a call at 613-686-1818 or email reception@voicefound.ca
Referrals - Information and Process
The Clinic provides trauma informed, client centred medical care to anyone age 13 years and older who are at risk for, who are experiencing or who have experienced human trafficking. We have capacity to attend to clients both short and long term.
We can become the person’s regular health care provider.
What makes The Clinic unique is that within our space clients have access to additional services such as mental health, case management and peer support along with primary and preventative health care. The Clinic can provide prescriptions that are considered a controlled substance should this be a required component of a person's health care. A signed contract would be required by the patient should controlled substances be prescribed.
Consent for treatment: People accessing The Clinic need to have the ability to consent to health care at the time of presentation for service (consent can be obtained in a variety of ways and should a person have a disability we will work with them to obtain informed consent in keeping with their needs)
Medical services provided include: Routine physicals (check-ups), STI tests, Pregnancy tests, gynaecology care, early obstetrical care, birth control including emergency contraception, medical abortion (Mifegymiso), HIV care, PrEP, hormone therapy and more.
Health Care Education
Looking to learn something new? Look on our education page where you will find education and training on topics related to the issues of sexual exploitation, human trafficking and trauma informed care.
Looking for training for your healthcare facility or residential treatment centre? Send a note to education@voicefound.ca. We offer customized sessions both online and in person.
Have an idea for training you’d like to see or provide? Please send a note to education@voicefound.ca and let us know what’s on your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. You can contact us directly and we will help get you set up for an appointment.
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Yes! In fact, our case manager may be able to help you to get your identification.
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Yes, we are able to prescribe your medication. It’s also possible that we may have funds to cover the cost of your medication.
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The clinic is not a drop in. We see people by appointment only and have safety measures in place.
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We will work with you to find or provide whatever support we can, including counselling.
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Depending on your needs, our case managers can assist in finding subsidies to support housing, food and transportation.
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You are an equal partner in the planning of care. Your needs, opinions and preferences are respected.
We always have your safety, comfort and well-being uppermost in our mind.
Together we work to understand your needs and create an individualized care plan that considers social and mental health needs along with traditional healthcare.
We see YOU.
Your privacy
Voice Found respects your privacy and safety. Only those who are involved in your care have access to your personal health information and any personal health information we collect from you remains confidential.
The Clinic (of Voice Found) falls under Ontario’s Health Information Protection Act, 2004. This legislation applies to those defined as “health information custodians” and outlines how custodians must collect, use, or disclose personal health information.
Our Patient Privacy Policy can be found here.
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