Counseling
Sheltering Hands
The YWCA of Northwest Georgia wants you to know...abuse or sexual assault is never your fault! Nothing in the way you act, dress or speak causes violent behavior. No one has the right to abuse you or force you to have sex with them! It is a problem that knows no social boundaries or class distinction. Let us help you take steps to protect yourself.
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24-Hour Crisis Line
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, advocates are available to provide information and make referrals for services and programs. Please call 770.427.3390.
Programs and Services
Sheltering Hands is a 32-bed group living facility offering a safe place for women and children who have suffered domestic violence. Client-centered Case Management Services are provided.
For more information about the shelter, please call 770.427.3390.
Free counseling is offered to victims and their family members. There is no limit to the number of couseling sessions a client may receive.
For more information about couseling and support groups, please click here. To contact the YWCA Couseling department, please call 770.423.3595 or email counseling@ywcanwga.com.
Transitional housing is offered for up to 24 months for qualified clients. The focus is on economic empowerment to move clients toward self-sufficiency.
For more information about transitional housing, please call 770.423.3572 or email transitionalhousing@ywcanwga.com.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) provide medical forensic examinations for victims of sexual assault. Clients are accompanied to medical and legal appointments and other services as needed.
For more information about the Sexual Assault Program, please click here. To contact the YWCA Sexual Assault and Advocacy Department, please call 770.423.3580 or email sexualassault@ywcanwga.com.
Transitional Housing
Sexual Assault Program
Legal Advocacy
TANF Assessor
Our Legal Advocacy Program answers questions concerning victims' rights, filing and completing a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) and accompanying clients to court proceedings related to TPOs.
For more information about the Legal Advocacy Program, please click here. To contact the Legal Advocacy Deparment, please call 770.528.8024 or email legaladvocacy@ywcanwga.com.
The YWCA TANF Assessor conducts domestic violence assessments on clients seeking services, offering safety planning, assistance with TPOs and other resources.
For more information, please call 770.423.3590 or email TANF@ywcanwga.com.