Hummingbird
Hummingbird is the community-based sexual assault and intimate partner violence crisis response program at Klinic. Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to, medical care, or help with reporting to law enforcement, we’re here to help.
Hummingbird: Who it’s for and how it works
You can receive medical care and wraparound supports after an experience of sexual assault (SA) and/or intimate partner violence (IPV). You can access any and all of the services offered. How much support you would like to receive is always your choice.
For all Manitobans of all gender identities.
24/7 crisis support
Help is available at any time. Call the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line to speak with a trained counsellor.
204-786-8631
Toll-free 1-888-292-7565
Medical care and physical exams
Specially trained nurses known as Forensic Nurse Examiners provide medical services which may include the assessment, prevention, treatment, and management of:
- Physical injuries.
- Sexually transmitted infections.
- Pregnancy.
Collection of evidence
It is always your choice if you want to report an assault to police. During your appointment, the nurse will explain options for collecting physical evidence in case you choose to involve police. This is best done as soon as possible, but can be done up to 10 days following a SA. You can choose to involve the police at any point.
Support and advocacy
Advocates are available to support people who have experienced SA and/or IPV. Advocates can support and attend any related medical exams at any medical facility within Winnipeg. They can also attend legal appointments such as police statements, and court processes, and can provide additional resources or reporting options.
Systems navigation and cultural care
System navigation staff can accompany you to your appointments, and connect you to resources and support at Klinic and in the community. These supports can include housing, income assistance, CFS advocacy, and cultural supports such as smudge, drumming, and pipe ceremony.
Counselling services
Counselling services are available at no cost and include drop-in and one-on-one counselling, group sessions, activities through the Life in Balance Program (yoga groups, acupuncture, meditation, workshops), and more.
Legal supports
Involving the police
It is your decision if you want to speak to the police. You can report a sexual assault or intimate partner violence at any time with or without evidence.
Third-party reports (TPR)
Third-party reports are a way of reporting an SA and/or IPV anonymously and do not involve a police investigation or court process. Individuals who complete a TPR are eligible to apply for support under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Program.
There are several ways to get in touch:
- Phone 204-451-9445 to book an appointment with our nurse on duty.
- Visit us at 167 Sherbrook St. and ask for our Hummingbird program.
- Email us at hummingbird@klinic.mb.ca.
Our program hours are:
- Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We also work with Ka Ni Kanichihk through their Walking with our Relatives program to provide community-based care.
Available 24/7
If you are in crisis, visit our Crisis lines page.
