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Services from YWCA Central Alabama
Confidential Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence

The YW operates a shelter at a confidential location for women and children fleeing abusive homes. Counselors help these women make safety plans, obtain jobs or job training and work toward independence and self-sufficiency. The shelter serves Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair counties.

Call our 24 hour Crisis Line at (205) 322-HURT (4878) or 1-800-650-6522
Court Advocacy Program

This program links a victim, whether in a shelter or still at home, with a professional advocate who provides guidance through the often-intimidating legal system. Advocates work with judges, prosecutors and police departments, and also refer appropriate batterers to counseling programs offered by other agencies.
Blount County: 205-274-7446
St. Clair County: 205-338-8808
Jefferson County: 205-521-9650
Crisis Line 322-HURT (4878)
The YW maintains a 24-hour crisis line answered by staff and volunteers trained in crisis intervention. Callers are instructed on how to plan for the safety of themselves and their children. If you would like to volunteer for our Crisis Line, please click here.
Domestic Violence Community Outreach
The YW seeks to promote awareness about domestic violence and dating violence, and works in cooperation with other organizations serving domestic violence victims.  The outreach team leads support groups and information sessions at locations throughout the community as well as assisting women finding housing and temporary financial assistance due to domestic violence.  If you are interested in attending one or more of the YW’s domestic violence support group sessions or would like to arrange for a speaker for your school or special interest group, please click here to send an email request or call 205 322-9922 ext. 338
SOAR (Survivors Overcoming Abusive Relationships)
SOAR is a volunteer group of domestic violence survivors whose mission is to promote, advocate and work for the elimination of domestic violence and provide a voice to battered women everywhere. Sponsored by the YWCA, SOAR provides a way for women to bring about real change in the systems that allow domestic violence to exist. This is primarily accomplished through participation in local public education efforts, speaking engagements and working with the media to promote the message that violence against women is not acceptable.
Support Group for Victims of Domestic Violence
Support group sessions are offered once a week during the day and evenings on Mondays for women who are victims of domestic violence.   Topics include self-esteem, assertiveness, characteristics of batterers, the cycle of violence and healthy vs. unhealthy relationships.  If you are interested in learning more about the YW support group for domestic violence victims, click here to send an email request or call 205 322-9922 ext 338.
Rural Advocacy and Outreach
The YWCA Domestic Violence Services has offices located in Blount (205-274-7446) and St. Clair (205-338-8808) counties.  These offices offer court advocacy, outreach and prevention services to victims of domestic violence, and assist isolated rural victims in accessing social services, safe housing and legal services.
Children in Crisis
Launched in September of 1994, CIC aids children who have witnessed domestic violence in their homes. Weekly support groups address topics such as how to be safe in an unsafe home, self-esteem, and anger management. Children often model the behavior in their homes, thus the YW attempts to interrupt this learned behavior. Advocacy for children is also a component of this program. To learn more send an email inquiry here or call 205-322-4878.


YWCA Central Alabama • 309 North 23rd Street • Birmingham, AL  35203
 Phone: 205-322-9922 • Fax: 205-521-9652 • Website by CLinks Web
 
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