DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT
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 offers 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.
Survivor Support Services
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. All services are free and confidential.
Please call or text our 24/7 Regional Hotline at 804-612-6126 to activate our services.
Talk and text are available in any language.
If you are in danger, please call 911.
Emergency Shelter
We provide emergency shelter for survivors of domestic and sexual assault in Richmond and Chesterfield.
Regional Hospital Accompaniment Team
We have trauma informed hospital advocates to support survivors in hospitals.
Counseling
We provide individual and group counseling for adult survivors and children/teens impacted by violence or abuse.
Housing
Our housing team supports survivors with accessing housing options and employment resources for long term sustainability.
Legal Advocacy
Our legal advocates help survivors navigate the complexities of legal system by accompanying them to court.
Court Advocacy
Our court advocates help support survivors navigate the complexities of protective orders and connecting to legal services.
Referrals & Resources
Our team can provide assistance reaching other community organizations to help with things outside the scope of YWCA services.
Safety Planning
Our trained staff can help make a plan to ensure ongoing safety and prevent future abuse.
Prevention & Community Outreach
The YWCA Richmond Prevention and Community 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 Empower RVA 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.
