• Statement on the murder of George Floyd

    YWCA Central Alabama statement on the murder of George Floyd.

  • YWe are on a mission

    The YW's COVID-19 RESPONSE: YWCA Central Alabama has taken proactive steps to protect our clients, staff, and community based on public health officials' preventive measures and social distancing recommendations. Staff is available via email and telephone. Email general inquiries here and follow us on social media for updates. The YW's vital domestic violence shelters in Jefferson and St. Clair counties and our 24-hour crisis line, (205) 322-4878 (HURT), continue to operate.

    COVID-19 Response & Resources

  • Purse & Passion 2020

    Your support for Purse & Passion is more important than ever during this current crisis, because while the country may be shut down, YWCA Central Alabama is working overtime to help those who need it the most. Watch a replay of our recent livestream of YWCA Central Alabama's first-ever Purse & Passion virtual fundraising event. View the program.

    Watch the Purse & Passion Replay

  • YWe Rise

    Jessica Jackson rose to become the strong and courageous woman she is today after realizing she was in an abusive relationship.  Neither Jessica’s abuser nor her relationship told of what she believed to be a domestic violence situation until the day her abuser got physical and murdered their unborn daughter.  Jessica has made it her mission to speak out about the dynamics of domestic violence hoping to save another person from experiencing the abuse she did.  
    Here is Jessica’s powerful story. 
    YWe Rise

  • YWCA Central Alabama

    YWCA Central Alabama provides free and confidential services to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence and stalking, regardless of gender, age, health status, physical, mental, and emotional ability, sexual orientation, sexual identity/expression, socio-economic status race, national origin, immigration status or religious or political affiliation. 

    24-Hour Crisis Line

    (205) 322-4878