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Need Help Now? Call 804-643-0888.

Free crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, case management, hospital based services and support is available right now. All you need to do is call. Watch the video below as Terry describes her experience.

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We have resources to support you. We care, and we want to keep you safe. The YWCA of Richmond exists to support women just like you. Our services are free, thanks to the generous donations from our community. If you, or a friend, have experienced domestic or sexual violence, call us at 804-643-0888 so we can help.

group counseling

It's free and available to anyone who needs it. Download the brochure or see details below:

NEW: Childhood Survivors Empowerment Group
  • This group is for any woman who is an adult survivor of childhood sexual violence
  • Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:45pm beginning February 7, 2013
  • It runs for 8 weeks at the Chesterfield Mental Health Office, the Rogers Building at 6801 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Women’s Empowerment Group (Richmond)
  • Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm beginning February 7, 2013
  • This group runs for 8 weeks at the YWCA of Richmond Downtown Office, 6 N. 5th St. Richmond, VA 23219
Women’s Empowerment Group (Chesterfield)
  • Mondays from 6:30pm-7:45pm beginning February 4, 2013
  • This group runs for 8 weeks in the Chesterfield Mental Health Office, the Rogers Building at 6801 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Women’s Process Group (Chesterfield)
  • Mondays from 5:30pm– 6:30pm beginning February 4, 2013
  • This group is ongoing in the Chesterfield Mental Health Office, the Rogers Building at 6801 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Survivors Empowerment Group (Richmond)
  • Mondays from 5:30pm-6:30pm beginning February 4, 2013
  • This group runs for 8 weeks at the YWCA of Richmond Downtown office, 6 N. 5th St. Richmond, VA 23219

domestic and sexual violence services

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Safety Planning and Education
  • Safe Housing
  • Case Management
  • Group and Individual Counseling
  • Hospital and Court Accompaniment
  • Legal and Employment Assistance

community-based services

Our Community Counselors provide group and individual counseling throughout the community. These sessions help educate participants and provide tools to respond to a violent situation. Want to enroll? Call us at 804-643-0888.

residential services

There are times when the best way to respond to violence is to leave. That's why we offer confidential safe housing to women and children who are fleeing violence. Plus, we provide services to help you restore stability in your and your children's lives. Call 24 hours a day at 804-643-0888.