Domestic Violence Services

Person on the Phone, Domestic Violence Services, YWCA Sonoma County

Help is only a phone call away at (707) 546-1234.

YWCA Domestic Violence Services are dedicated to ending domestic violence and assisting all survivors of intimate partner violence who contact the YWCA. No one deserves to be abused.

The YWCA provides services to those in emergency domestic violence situations as well as those in general need of resources. All services are available to women, men and children regardless of sexual orientation and services are conducted in a safe and confidential environment.

Learn more about how we can help you.

In Crisis?

Call (707) 546-1234

Identify Abuse ↘

This is the first step. Ask yourself if any of these signs point to your relationship health.

Red Flags

Unhealthy Relationship Checkpoints ⏺

Does your partner…

  • Get jealous easily or accuse you of having an affair?

  • Have abuse in family history?

  • Throw objects at you or destroy your property?

  • Make you account for every moment you are away?

  • Restrain you?

  • Ridicule you?

  • Threaten to hurt you, your children, or your pets?

  • Manipulate you with lies or promises?

  • Threaten to or force you to have sex?

  • Make you feel you don’t have the right to say “no” or disagree?

  • Isolate you from family, friends, work?

  • Make all the decisions in the home for you?

  • Have previous contact with the justice system?

  • Control all of the money?

  • Have weapons?

Green Flags

Healthy Relationship Checkpoints ⏺

Does your partner…

  • View you as an equal?

  • Respect you and treat you fairly?

  • Make you feel safe (emotionally and physically)?

  • Discuss disagreements peacefully?

  • Allow the relationship to go at your pace?

  • Act as a positive role model for your children?

  • Value your opinions?

  • Communicate openly and honestly?

  • Support your goals in life?

  • Make family and money decisions together with you?

  • Compromise?

  • Have a positive image of family?

  • Make your friends and family feel comfortable?

  • Planning for Safety

    A safety plan is a set of actions that can help lower your risk of being hurt by your partner.

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  • When to Leave

    It’s a tough decision to make. YWCA can provide resources and support for the issues you face.

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  • Helping Others

    How to offer guidance to a friend, teen or child who may be experiencing domestic violence.

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“I am in need of services…”

Contact our 24/7 hotline
(707) 546-1234

YWCA's trained advocates and volunteers are ready to take your call
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Complete Confidentiality

  • Confidential Safe House Shelter

  • Court Accompaniment

  • Economic Empowerment

  • Employment Assistance

  • Support and Educational Groups

  • Case Management

  • Safety Plan

Emergency Help

If you are in need of emergency shelter due to a domestic violence situation, contact the YWCA Domestic Violence Hot Line (707) 546-1234 or call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

For in-person advocacy services, visit:

Family Justice Center

The FJC located at 2755 Mendocino Ave in Santa Rosa and is open weekdays from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. YWCA is proud to have an Advocate onsite to support victims seeking services at this location.

SonomaWORKS

SonomaWORKS is the name of the CalWORKS program in Sonoma County and is designed to help you find a job and become an advocate for your own self-sufficiency. Located at 2227 Capricorn Way, Suite 100 in Santa Rosa. YWCA’s onsite Advocate offer specialized support to domestic violence victims receiving SonomaWORKS services.

  • Domestic Violence Support Groups

    Support groups meet weekly for 8 weeks. Offered in English or Spanish via Zoom or in-person.

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  • Help with Housing

    YWCA’s initiative designed to connect families in our care with housing.

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  • Court Accompaniment

    Supporting individuals participating in Family Court appearances.

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