Our Programs

YWCA is on a mission and YWCA St. Joseph is making it our own!

To empower women and eliminate racism, we must meet our clients where they are most vulnerable and provide the compassion and services that place them on a path to self-sufficiency and prosperity.

Our vision is that all women and their families can achieve their full potential in a world without discrimination.

This requires a focus on the future, anticipating the needs of our clients, and creating innovative solutions to the problems they most often face – poverty, unsafe living conditions, lack of reliable and affordable childcare, and under- or unemployment.

We are evolving our services to meet the changing needs of our clients today and in the future.

We remain rooted in rich history, but our approach to serving our clients is holistic, strategic and innovative.

See how YWCA is affecting St. Joseph

Our solutions are not one-size-fits-all. Each woman has her own story.

Survivor Support Services ↘

At YWCA St. Joseph, each survivor is on their own journey of support and healing. We have services to walk alongside you while you navigate options and your future.

  • Emergency Shelter

    In our shelter we strive to provide a wide range of supportive services via the Children’s Program, Case Managers for our residents, Life Skills Groups and a 24-hour staffed office to meet our residential needs, and many other services with the main goal of residents moving back into the community at-large.

  • Bliss Manor Programs

    At Bliss Manor, we have two separate programs. One is Transitional Housing, and tenants typically stay for 6-12 months. The second is Permanent Supportive Housing for survivors who also have a disability, and there is no time limit. All tenants have on-site case managers to help navigate a variety of obstacles to permanent housing, better living standards, sobriety and employment – all based on individuals’ needs.

  • Community Support

    We have a variety of services aimed at helping survivors move forward into their new life. We have programs focused on housing resources for survivors, and court, legal and hospital advocacy, plus community support groups for survivors of domestic and secual violence.

Youth Programs ↘

  • The Grove

    The Grove is an engaging youth program dedicated to equipping youth with the tools they need for success. Offering a wide array activities that foster personal and communal growth. The Grove strives to give youth the tools they need to succeed.

  • Healthy Teen Parents & Babies

    For pregnant teens, young moms and dads, there are serious daily challenges to face. There are also opportunities to share in the camaraderie and support of other parents who are experiencing the same journey.

Interested In A Service?

Learn how YWCA supports women and families for St. Joseph.

Tell us about your needs and someone from our staff will get right back to you. *Please note that these messages are NOT monitored on a regular basis. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. If you or anyone is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, please call our 24-hour crisis hotline at 816-232-1225 or 800-653-1477.