YWCA Yakima proudly services all people regardless of identified gender, race/ethnicity, religion, legal status, or socioeconomic status. Our emergency shelter provides housing primarily for women, but we do have accommodations for men or people who identify as male. Please reach out to us so we may assist you.

No, our services are free.

Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, and psychological coercion or force to establish and maintain control over a partner. It is a pattern of abusive behavior used over time. These behaviors are targeted and repeated, the violence increases in frequency and severity. It will not “just go away” and death, either of the victim, the perpetrator, children, friends, or relatives is always a potential outcome. Domestic violence is NOT caused by alcohol or drug use, anger, stress, unemployment, or mental illness. It is not genetic; it is not caused by the behavior of the victim, relationship problems, or out of control behavior. Perpetrators are very much in control, and use that control to oppress their victim(s).

Our legal advocate helps survivors fill out and complete protection orders. We can also provide support at court hearings and assist survivors with safety planning regarding the protection order. Please call our front desk (509) 248-7796 for more information.

Yes, our services are available to all survivors of intimate partner domestic violence regardless of the type of violence a survivor has experienced. Each survivor has their own unique experiences and their own unique set of options. Call us at (509) 248-7796 if you need to speak with someone. We’re here to help.