Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is all too prevalent in our community, so the YWCA is pleased to provide an oasis of hope for women and children who may think they have no alternative than to remain in a bad situation. Our 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline provides crisis intervention, counseling and shelter placement to more than 2,500 callers each year. In addition, we offer Becky's House Emergency Shelter and Becky's House Transitional Housing Programs. |
Becky's House ProgramsBecky's House Emergency ShelterThe Becky's House Emergency Shelter is a confidential domestic violence shelter offering safety for women and children in immediate danger, providing them with 30 days in a safe environment to determine their next steps. Services provided to shelter residents include:
In addition, an onsite school provides education for shelter children in grades K-12. After completing their shelter stay, families have the opportunity to move into Becky's House, an 18-month residential program. Becky's House Transitional Housing Program is an 18-month transitional residential program for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Seventy percent of the residents complete the program and secure employment and permanent housing. The residential program provides:
For more information on how you can help support Becky's House Transitional Housing Programs, please contact Soul Care ProjectThe Soul Care Project, led by therapist Elaine Hamilton, includes special activities for women and children including coffee house nights, beading workshops, support groups, makeover days, special trips, yoga classes, and other creative events.My Childs RainforestThe newest special initiative of the YWCA is a unique arts program partnership with Dan Evers and Yesenia Aceves of My Child’s Rainforest that helps women and children create beauty from brokenness in partnership with My Childs Rainforest and the San Diego Zoo. For more information about their work, go to www.mychildsrainforest.org. |
