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

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