YWCA Yakima
Providing a safe & nurturing place where we empower victims of domestic violence to become self-reliant survivors
24-Hour Emergency Shelter:
Are you fleeing domestic violence?
Do you need a safe place to stay?
Call 509-248-7796 - 24 hours/7days a week or connect with us at www.ywcayakima.org
Crisis & Mobile Advocacy:
We provide Advocacy Based Counseling, survivor safety planning, on-site and off-site crisis intervention
Housing Advocacy:
We connect domestic violence survivors to housing resources, assist with Transitional Housing applications and household budget planning
Legal Advocacy:
We help domestic violence survivors complete and file restraining and/protection orders; we also provide legal counseling referrals for family issues within our community
Youth Programming & Community Education:
Domestic Violence Education & awareness for Community, Schools, service providers and youth programs. Education & Prevention to Teen Dating Violence support services.
Domestic Violence Support Groups:
Wednesday: 3:30PM-5:00 PM (English)
Thursday: 3:30PM-5:00 PM(Spanish)
5:30PM-7:00 PM (English)
Domestic Violence Awareness Clinic:
*1st Thursday Noon – 3:00pm
(Spanish Women Only)
*2nd & 4th Thursday monthly:
Noon- 3:00PM (Women’s English)
*3rd Thursday monthly 12:00-3:00PM (Men’s English)
Male DV Clinic in Spanish
(by apt only)
Call (509-367-8428) to sign up.
Cost is $10.00 Space is limited. Certificate is provided at the end of class.
Family & Children’s Advocacy:
Families, children & teens participating at the YWCA receive direct emotional support and community referrals. Program also provides a Children's support Group and respite care upon needs.
Retail Job Skills & Employment Training:
Our resale boutique, “Persimmon”, provides YWCA clients with retail job skills and training. Persimmon’s Working Women’s Wardrobe also provides low-income women and teens with free professional clothing for employability, interviews, and/or a new job.
Located: 4001 Summit view Ave #4, Yakima, WA 98908
YWCA Yakima: 818 W. Yakima Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 /(Tel) 509-248-7796
YWCA Yakima Mission: Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all!