The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization both locally and throughout the world. Our mission is to build an environment where women and girls thrive. Our organization is affiliated with the YWCA USA and dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Services Offered

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

COUNSELING
Adult and child counseling services are available through the outpatient counseling center at the YWCA. Services focus on breaking the cycle of violence by providing an explanation of the control that perpetuates abuse occurring in the home, defining characteristics of individuals that abuse, the correlation between domestic violence and substance abuse, emotional abuse, safety planning and the effects of domestic violence on children and pregnancy. Individual, couples and family counseling is available as well as group support services.

ABUSER INTERVENTION
The Abuser Intervention Program is a support and educational program for individuals who have been abusive toward others including their significant other. This group meets weekly for 28 weeks and provides the foundation for taking responsibility for one's decisions while also gaining an understanding for the root of the behavior.

SUPPORT GROUPS
Individuals who are victims of domestic violence are encouraged to participate in these safe groups that are facilitated by counselors trained specifically in the area of domestic violence. Groups focus on the underlying causes of domestic violence, reasons for staying, concerns about the unknown, breaking the cycle of violence, and building positive family relationships.

SEXUAL ASSAULT

COUNSELING
Adult and child counseling services are available through the outpatient counseling center at the YWCA. Services focus on feelings surrounding victimization, safety planning, long-term effects, health concerns, potential connection with the perpetrator, building healthy relationships, trusting again and feeling in control. Individual, couples and family counseling is available as well as group support services.

SUPPORT GROUPS
Individuals who are victims of sexual assault are encouraged to participate in these safe groups that are facilitated by counselors trained specifically in the area of sexual assault. Groups focus on regaining trust, safety planning, health concerns, family relationships, and other issues as raised by the group.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS:
PLAY THERAPY
Through a fun, interactive, and delightful environment, children will have the opportunity to be creative in a non-judgmental and emotionally supportive atmosphere. This provides children with an environment where they can heal emotionally while "playing."

ART THERAPY
The YWCA is thrilled to offer Art Therapy in our newly completed Healing Arts Studio. Programs included individual and group sessions for both children and adults. With services available for children as young as 4, this is a wonderful and creative way that allows individuals to feel safe in addressing the trauma they have experienced.

Fees and Payment

This is a nonprofit organization.

Services Offered To:
Adults

Payment:
Sliding Scale

Online Counseling:
In-person Only