Advocacy-Based Support

Trauma-informed support for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence

Connect with an Advocate

We work alongside adult survivors of intimate partner domestic violence (IPDV). Schedule an appointment to meet one-on-one with us in a confidential setting. We also have walk-in hours available. Free services include safety planning, referrals to needed resources, education about the complexities of domestic violence, and supportive listening. 

Hours & Location

Walk-in Hours

Mondays: 9:00am-11:00am

Walk-In Flyer

Appointment Hours

In-person, over the phone, or zoom.

Monday: 1:00-5:00pm 
Tuesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-3:00pm

Free drop-in childcare (if requested) is available on a first come first serve basis.

Location

930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201

Ask the front desk for a free parking passes when you arrive.

Unsure where to start?

Contact our 24-hr helpline.

Call 509-326-2255

Services Offered

  • Safety planning
  • Domestic violence education
    and psychoeducation
  • Referral for financial housing
    assistance for qualifying households
  • Emotional support
  • General information on landlord and tenant issues involving domestic violence
  • Resources and referrals to YWCA Spokane services and other community services

For People of Every Gender

We are LGBTQIA2s+ affirming and maintain awareness and competency of the layered complexities surrounding IPDV in LGBTQIA2s+ relationships.

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Weekly Support Group

A safe place to talk with survivors who have also experienced abuse in relationships

Here, many survivors realize they are not alone and discover that others share their feelings. 

Please contact 509-326-1190 if you are interested in attending or have questions.

FAQs

Blog

Sep 3, 2024 Sep 16 @ 1:06 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 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

October 8th, 2024 10:00am – 11:30am Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on October 8th. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services. This Training…

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

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

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.