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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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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
Learning in Action
Domestic Violence 201 Training
Join YWCA Spokane for this new free, virtual training on June 5th. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.
Due to the nature of this training, we highly recommend that you attend our free Domestic Violence 101 training first. Learn more at ywcaspokane.org/training.
This Training Will Include:
- Common myths about intimate partner violence
- Intimate partner violence experiences in specific groups
- Discussion of intimate partner violence scenarios
- Overview of legal protections available
- Differences between Support Advocacy & Therapy
- Summary of YWCA Spokane services
Register Today!
Visit ywcaspokane.org/training/ for more training dates and times.
Questions
Contact Jemma Riedel-Johnson, YWCA Spokane Community Engagement Coordinator, at education@ywcaspokane.org or call 509-385-6623 for more information about available intimate partner domestic violence related trainings.
YWCA Spokane values and respects the voices of our youth and is looking for teens who are interested in helping to shape how our community talks about dating abuse and works to foster healthy teen relationships through the efforts of our Teen Council. Supported by YWCA Prevention Coordinator, Lizbeth Reyes, this FREE, diverse, youth-led group will help make the community a safer, healthier place for young people in Spokane.
The Teen Council meets every other Tuesday in 2023 from 3:30-5:00pm (with the exception of school breaks). Food, drink, and prizes provided at every meeting!
Learning in Action
Domestic Violence 201 Training
Join YWCA Spokane for this new free, virtual training on June 8th. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.
Due to the nature of this training, we highly recommend that you attend our free Domestic Violence 101 training first. Learn more at ywcaspokane.org/training.
This Training Will Include:
- Common myths about intimate partner violence
- Intimate partner violence experiences in specific groups
- Discussion of intimate partner violence scenarios
- Overview of legal protections available
- Differences between Support Advocacy & Therapy
- Summary of YWCA Spokane services
Register Today!
Visit ywcaspokane.org/training/ for more training dates and times.
Questions
Contact Jemma Riedel-Johnson, YWCA Spokane Community Engagement Coordinator, at education@ywcaspokane.org or call 509-385-6623 for more information about available intimate partner domestic violence related trainings.
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