Safe Shelter

For Survivors Fleeing Intimate Partner Domestic Violence

Open 7 Days a Week, 365 Days a Year

The goal of our shelter is to ensure the safety of survivors who are fleeing imminent danger from an abusive intimate partner. 

Access Shelter Services

24hr Helpline

We are here to answer questions and connect survivors and allies to resources, including our shelter. 

  • Call: 509-326-2255 (CALL)
  • Email: help@ywcaspokane.org
  • Text: 509-220-3725

About our Helpline

Proudly Serve All

We are here to help survivors of intimate partner violence of all genders, sexual orientation, race, and religion. 

Our shelter welcomes pets when possible and can accommodate accessibility needs. 

What You can Expect

A Safe Location for You, Your Dependents, and Your Pets

  • Time to think and decide what to do next
  • Support and resources to help you plan
  • Emotional support and connection
  • Food & basic necessities for you and your family
  • Emergency clothing and laundry facilities
  • Computer station with WiFi
  • Referrals to additional supportive services

Connection to Resources

We can help you:

  • Create a safety plan 
  • Find secure housing
  • Address barriers to housing
  • Connect you to legal services
  • Create a financial budget
  • Navigate state assistance
  • Help getting a job & receive work clothing

Blog

Oct 1, 2024 Oct 14 @ 3:17 am

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 14 @ 3:17 am

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 14 @ 3:17 am

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