What We Do
Domestic Violence Services ↘
If you feel unsafe, please know you are not alone; YWCA Sonoma County is here to listen and support you with resources. Locally and nationally 1 in 4 families will experience violence in the place they should feel most safe; within their own homes.
We operate the community’s ONLY 24/7 Crisis Hotline for victims of domestic violence in need of emergency shelter, advocacy, resources and counseling support.
And we welcome calls from ALL MEMBERS of the community who are themselves or know someone struggling with the devastating impacts of domestic violence.
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24/7 Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline
Help is only a phone call away at (707) 546 -1234. YWCA's trained advocates and volunteers are ready to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Confidential Safe House Shelter
The Safe House is a confidential refuge for victims of domestic violence and their children.
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Moving Into Safety
YWCA offers assistance with deposits, rental payments, landlord communication and rental education.
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Court Accompaniment
YWCA offers trained volunteers to provide moral support to individuals going to court.
Counseling Support Services ↘
YWCA Sonoma County is the only local agency providing survivors of domestic violence with specialized therapy services to help them gain an understanding of trauma and develop healthy strategies to cope with life stressors. As a result, participants learn to navigate adversity in positive ways, improve well-being and minimize disruption to daily functioning. Services are offered to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our trauma-informed therapists are able to provide short-term and long-term therapy. The cost of each session is set by an income-based sliding scale.
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Individual Counseling
Our therapists are able to provide short and long-term therapy to adults, children and families.
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Support Groups
Our DV 101 support groups are for any adult who identifies as a victim of domestic violence.
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Workshops
A Healing Journey is a gender responsive trauma-informed workshop specifically developed for women.
Childcare Services
Quality Childcare and Preschool
YWCA Sonoma County operates five high-quality and affordable childcare centers including a therapeutic preschool in Santa Rosa. We provide a nurturing, creative space for children to learn and grow. Offering both full and half-day care for both subsidized and private-pay families.
