The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. In this context, YWCA Union County is on a mission to empower survivors of domestic violence to become safe and free from abuse, promote social justice, and eliminate violence against women and girls. We accomplish this mission through the provision of comprehensive, client-centered services, and through education, collaboration, and advocacy that builds safe, informed, and supportive communities.

24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
Information on services, advocacy, safety planning, referrals, and resources.

Emergency Shelter Program
Shelter, counseling, case management, advocacy, and children’s services.

Transitional/Supportive Housing
Long-term, secure housing for women and children leaving the shelter, including case management and support for independent living.

Counseling & Case Management
Individual and group formats to empower and support survivors.

Union County Family Justice Center (FJC)
The FJC provides a community-wide approach to delivering advocacy, legal, counseling, and social services through a coordinated effort among agencies.

STEP (Skills Training and Empowerment Program)
Provides workforce development services including workshops, coaching, computer lab services, and scholarships.

Legal Representation and Court Advocacy
Legal representation and advocacy, court preparation, and accompaniment.

PALS (Peace: A Learned Solution)
Creative arts therapy for children ages 3 to 17 who have been exposed to domestic violence.

Crisis Response Teams (CRT)
Crisis support, safety planning, and referrals victims following a police call.

DVL Program
Assistance to families with co-occurrence of domestic violence and child abuse/neglect.

Community & Professional Education
Information and training for community groups, schools, volunteers, and businesses on the dynamics and issues of domestic violence.

Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Emergency Shelter / Housing / Warming Center Housing / Shelter Community Community Education Employment / Training Job Training Legal / Advocacy Custody / Marital Legal Assistance Seasonal Programs Back to School / Backpack Program
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Mental Health Crisis / Safety Domestic Violence
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Counseling

Last Updated: 04/22/24