DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT
We provide emergency and support services to empower survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence.
YWCA Richmond’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSA) program has been a lifeline for survivors, providing critical support to overcome barriers and rebuild their lives. Survivors find not only safety, but hope, stability and a path forward through DVSA’s services.
As the state-designated provider of crisis response services for Richmond and surrounding localities, YWCA Richmond is the only organization in our region offering a comprehensive continuum of domestic and sexual violence services that include a 24-hour Regional Hotline, emergency housing, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, court accompaniment, housing and employment support, Regional Hospital Accompaniment Team, financial assistance, and referrals.
- 24/7 Crisis Hotline – Call or text 804-612-6126
- Creating a safety plan
- Information on leaving a dangerous situation
- Emergency shelter
- Hospital accompaniment
- Individual and group mental health counseling
- Case management
- Legal advocacy
- Workforce navigation
- Referrals and resources
YWCA serves all people regardless of race, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ethnicity, immigration status, faith, sexual orientation, disability, or English language ability in the Greater Richmond region. All services are free and confidential.
Provide educational programs to help prevent violence
The YWCA Richmond Outreach Team hosts training, workshops, and resource fairs for diverse communities across the Richmond Metro area focused on education and empowerment. Topics addressed include recognizing healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, knowing the most common signs of domestic violence and abuse, identifying various forms of sexual violence, and sharing information through EmpowerRVA Teens.
Community Workshops
Currently, we offer single-session and multiple-session workshops on a variety of prevention topics.
Empower RVA Teens
Empower RVA Teens is a teen dating violence awareness and prevention program for high school aged teens.
