YWCA Emergency Shelter of South Hampton Roads

What is the YWCA Emergency Shelter?

The YWCA Emergency Shelter is a 25-bed, safe-haven providing temporary shelter for victims of violence who are in imminent danger. Our shelter clients are welcomed, supported, and provided time to heal during their stay with us. The YWCA has served victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking through crisis services and emergency shelter since 1979.

What can you expect while at our shelter?

Confidentiality, safety, and safety planning

Meals, clothing and personal hygiene necessities

Individualized advocacy

Counseling for adults and children

Support Groups

Empowerment to rebuild a safe, independent, and productive life

Court Advocacy

Respite Childcare

Resources for medical, substances abuse treatment, psychological care, employment, housing assistance, and continued education

Who is eligible for YWCA Shelter?

YWCA Emergency Shelter is for those who will fight the pervasive influence of homelessness, poverty, and abuse and are willing to make an empowered decision to rise and become a productive community member who understands that the decision to create a better life rests entirely on them.

Please call our 24/7 Coordinated Crisis Hotline at 757.251.0144 for emergency shelter.

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