Sexual Assault services
The YWCA West Central Michigan has been a place of hope, healing, and renewal since 1900. Today, our services work to address the issues of violence against women and children which undermine individuals, families, and our community. With comprehensive services, participation in community-based solutions and ongoing education, our vision is a community that demonstrates a commitment to creating a nurturing, violence-free environment for women and children.
The YWCA´s services are integrated to address the whole of a person´s experience. Whether you are hoping to enroll in Girls Inc. or are a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse, the entire range of our services are available to you as appropriate. Unless it is noted next to a specific service on this website, a court-order is not required in order to find the help you need here.
If you are in immediate danger or feel unsafe, call 911.
YWCA 24-Hour Confidential Crisis Line
616.776.RAPE
616.776.7273
For all other YWCA Sexual Assault Services
Call 616.459.4652 (business hours only)
Crisis Help
(no cost)
Trained Volunteer Advocates are available 24-hours a day to help victims and survivors of sexual assault. They provide:
- Crisis intervention by phone through the 24-hour confidential crisis hotline for survivors dealing with the aftermath of an assault.
- Sensitive, supportive care for victims of sexual assault in immediate crisis. Crisis services are also provided to friends or family who accompany victims seeking medical care.
- General referral information for area medical, legal, and counseling services.
Short-Term Respite
(no cost)
One to three days shelter is provided at the YWCA emergency shelter for victims in immediate crisis who are unable to return safely to their homes.
Short-term Counseling
(no cost)
Individual sessions of crisis counseling are provided for sexual assault survivors. Trained counselors provide a sensitive environment where survivors can safely begin their recovery.
Individual Therapy
As part of their ongoing healing, survivors are helped to evaluate and establish goals which aid them in moving beyond their assaults. Advocacy is also provided through support, education and referral.
Support Groups
(no cost)
A facilitator-led support group is available to adult women who were sexually abused as children or sexually assaulted as adults. Drop-in attendance is permitted.
Group Therapy
As needed, facilitator-led therapy groups are available to adolescents and adult women who were sexually assaulted. Confirmed, ongoing participation is required.
