Housing

Assistance for Survivors of Intimate Partner Domestic Violence

Advocacy & Assistance

This service is for survivors who are in need of housing or rental related assistance due to intimate partner domestic violence. We provide advocacy, resource navigation, safety planning, and education on housing issues for survivors.

Access Services

Note: Our financial assistance is restricted to currently available funds. Support is tailored to each individual’s circumstances as best we can and cannot be guaranteed. Thank you for understanding.

Walk-in Hours

  • Available every Monday from 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Go to 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201
  • Those we aren't able to serve during this time will be called the same week to discuss housing options

Qualifications

  • Survivors (with or without dependents) who have a housing need or concern related to a recent intimate partner violence incident
  • Households seeking financial assistance must be at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI for their family size). Additional restrictions around rent limits may also apply.

Important Resources

Find a Shelter

If you or someone you love is in immediate need of a shelter, visit Shelter Me Spokane, a site updated with the current status of local shelters.

Survivors of intimate partner violence who are actively fleeing an abusive relationship can call YWCA Spokane's 24hr helpline at 509-326-2255. 

Housing Resources

To help manage housing and shelter needs, the City has created a coordinated entry to services.

To learn more about the different types of housing support services, where services are located, and how to access them, click below. 

Income Limits

To qualify for financial assistance, households must have 80% or less of area median income (AMI).

AMI is the midpoint income for the local area. It is determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and means that half of the people earn more than the median, and half of the people earn less.

AMI Chart

FAQs

Blog

Oct 1, 2024 Oct 13 @ 7:21 pm

Mission Moment – Support Group

Social Support “Domestic violence can be so isolating,” states Alondra, YWCA Support Group facilitator. “We found that providing a space for survivors to share stories and promote healing is a great way to bridge the gap from isolation to connection…

Sep 30, 2024 Oct 13 @ 7:21 pm

Barriers to Reporting DV

In advance of Pathways Forward conversation on October 23rd, this blog focuses on the barriers survivors face in reporting domestic violence to law enforcement. Key challenges include fear of retaliation, lack of trust in police, privacy concerns, mandatory arrest policies, socioeconomic factors, and insufficient resources. Understanding these barriers is essential for improving support systems and ensuring survivor safety.

Sep 3, 2024 Oct 13 @ 7:21 pm

Mission Moment – CSO Advocacy

What is CSO Advocacy? For some survivors of domestic violence, the Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) is their first stop while trying to find support for their situation. “It can be hard to navigate these systems for a lot…

Events

Aug 6, 2024 Oct 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Join YWCA Spokane for this foundational free training. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

Aug 26, 2024 Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Pathways Forward: Realities of Reporting

Join YWCA Spokane and community advocates for a roundtable discussion on the realities of reporting domestic violence during Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) this October.

Aug 6, 2024 Oct 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 201 Training: Learning in Action