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YWCA of Kitsap County provides support services for domestic violence victims and their children.

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24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.500.5513

Emergency Shelter

  • Safe and confidential emergency housing to victims and their children fleeing an immediately dangerous situation due to domestic violence

Supportive Housing

  • Transitional housing, long-term housing and advocacy services

Legal Advocacy

  • Assistance and support navigating the civil and criminal justice systems.
  • Bilingual/bi-cultural advocacy available
  • Monthly legal clinic

Family Advocacy

  • Safety planning and community resource referrals

WorkFirst Program

  • Supports families involved with DSHS to overcome barriers to employment due to domestic violence

Community Resource Advocate

  • Safety planning, information and resource referrals

Support Groups

  • Facilitated and offered at various locations in English and Spanish. Childcare provided at no cost.

Education and Community Outreach

  • Domestic violence prevention
  • 30-hour Domestic Violence Core Competency Training is hosted quarterly for advocates and allied professionals working in the field of domestic violence services
  • Presentations on YWCA services and programs are available to the community at no cost