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YWCA Spokane is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, standing up for social justice, helping families, and strengthening communities.
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To access YWCA’s available programs and services during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit our regularly updated services page or contact us through our 24hr helpline services by calling 509-326-2255, emailing help@ywcaspokane.org, or texting 509-220-3725.
our services
Shelter
Shelter
Trauma informed shelter for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence, their children, and pets: 509-326-2255.
Legal
Legal
Legal support for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence.
Therapy
Mental Health
Advocacy support and therapy for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence: 509-789-9297.
24Hr Helpline
24-hr Helpline
24/7 confidential domestic violence helpline: call 509-326-2255, email help@ywcaspokane.org, or text 509-220-3725.
Children
Child & Youth
Free comprehensive preschool with family support services, and domestic violence support services for children and youth.
Job Readiness
Job Readiness
Job readiness and economic empowerment through mobility mentoring: 509-789-9281.
Program Impact
11,886
Women receive support and advocacy to rebuild their lives after experiencing domestic violence.
3,051
Children and mothers develop new tools needed for success in life including job and school readiness.
2,534
Children and youth receive outreach and counseling to help cope with trauma and develop health relationship skills.
It Takes Courage
I didn’t recognize all the signs. They started so small and built up slowly over time. It wasn’t all bad. A lot of it was really wonderful. The violent episodes were sometimes years apart. That is what made it so hard, so confusing.
Get Involved
SPEAK UP – ADVOCATE
Your voice has power and can have an amazing impact in your community. There are many ways you can get involved and make a difference in the lives of women, children, and families on a local level and nationally.
MAKE AN IMPACT – VISIONARY Leaders
We believe in a community where all women and children have a safe place to live. A place where women have the opportunity to earn a livable wage and families can live free from violence, in peace, and with dignity.
Featured Event
Upcoming Events
Your story matters! This group offers safe space to share and reflect on our stories with the supportive guidance of YWCA Staff. Art journaling kits will be provided to all group participants. The option to publish a digital copy of STORY Journals will be made available for those interested.
The Women’s Opportunity Center of YWCA Spokane is excited to offer a variety of free holistic groups and learning opportunities aimed at supporting your healing and wellness. These groups are for folks who identify as having experienced trauma at some point in their lives.
To sign up, please contact Teresa Dixon (509-724-6337 or teresad@ywcaspokane.org). On-site childcare is available upon request.
Please note: YWCA’s Women’s Opportunity Center also offers other free services for program participants including a computer lab, job readiness and mentorship services, and a free clothing and necessities boutique for anyone who identifies as non-binary or a woman. Call 509-724-6337 to learn more about these additional offerings.
A trauma sensitive yoga practice that emphasizes personal agency and choice, with the option of chair yoga to make this activity more accessible to a broader range of mobility challenges. This practice is a down-to-earth approach which builds skills for managing stress and increasing mind-body connection.
The Women’s Opportunity Center of YWCA Spokane is excited to offer a variety of free holistic groups and learning opportunities aimed at supporting your healing and wellness. These groups are for folks who identify as having experienced trauma at some point in their lives.
For more information, call or text 509-724-6337. On-site childcare is available upon request.
Please note: YWCA’s Women’s Opportunity Center also offers other free services for program participants including a computer lab, job readiness and mentorship services, and a free clothing and necessities boutique for anyone who identifies as non-binary or a woman. Call 509-724-6337 to learn more about these additional offerings.
This group is for parents who have completed the 8-week Circle of Security Parenting program through the YWCA Spokane and would like to continue meeting within a supportive environment to reflect on their strengths and struggles in parenting. Offered twice a month.
The Women’s Opportunity Center of YWCA Spokane is excited to offer a variety of free holistic groups and learning opportunities aimed at supporting your healing and wellness. These groups are for folks who identify as having experienced trauma at some point in their lives.
For more information, call or text 509-724-6337. On-site childcare is available upon request.
Please note: YWCA’s Women’s Opportunity Center also offers other free services for program participants including a computer lab, job readiness and mentorship services, and a free clothing and necessities boutique for anyone who identifies as non-binary or a woman. Call 509-724-6337 to learn more about these additional offerings.
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