YWCA St. Joseph

Victim Services

The YWCA Victim Services Department provides a comprehensive array of services for adults and children who are victims of domestic and sexual violence. 

 

Shelter

Many victims come to our shelter after accessing our 24-hour crisis hotline, staffed by trained Shelter employees. Once the victim is staying at the Shelter, we provide case management and personal advocacy, court advocacy, specialized children’s programs, support groups, life-skills groups, referrals to other services, and individual therapy – all at no charge. Victims who chose not to stay at the Shelter, or have moved from the Shelter into other housing are also welcome to access our support groups and individual therapy services at no charge.

  

Rape Crisis

The Rape Crisis Program serves women and men who have been victims of sexual violence as adults or in childhood. Depending on the victim’s needs, these services may include providing an advocate at the hospital, providing crisis intervention or support through our 24-hour hotline, cases management and personal advocacy, court advocacy, referrals to other services, and individual therapy. Again, all of these services are provided at no charge.