Empowering Legal Support
For survivors of intimate partner domestic violence currently seeking support with a domestic violence protection order, divorce, or parenting plan.
Let us help you understand what forms to file, how to get help, and what to expect in court.
Fridays from 9am - 12pm
Intakes accepted starting at 8:30am for paperwork.
Last walk-in accepted at 11:00am.
- Limited availability
- Consultations will be approximately 30 minutes
- Free parking passes and childcare available
Before You Get Here
Please bring any relevant legal documents.
Download and complete the pre-screening form to speed up the process. You can email it to firststepfridays@ywcaspokane.org or bring it with you to the clinic. The form will also be available to complete in person.
Getting Here
We are located at 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, 99201. We share the building with YMCA of the Inland Northwest. The parking lot on the south side of the building is available for guest parking. Accessible by STA bus routes.
What is Intimate Partner Violence?
Any form of violence from a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse, former domestic partner, has a child in common, or formerly or currently lives together as part of a dating relationship.
Anyone can experience intimate partner violence. While each case is unique, abusive behavior often follows a pattern of behavior to control the survivor.
It can be difficult to identify various forms of abuse, particularly when they are indirect or not as obvious as physical or sexual violence, such as financial, emotional, and spiritual abuse. View the Power & Control Wheel to learn more.