YWCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Since 1893...eliminating racism, empowering women - we are the YWCA of Metropolitan Detroit.

Domestic Violence Prevention & Treatment ywca interim house

YWCA Interim House celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2004. This program provides shelter for women and children survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. For more information see the Interim House program description listed under the Branches Link.

YWCA Interim House Services

YWCA Interim House, a unit of the YWCA of Metropolitan Detroit, first opened its doors in 1979, becoming one of the first and largest shelters in Michigan.

The YWCA Interim House Mission is to empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by helping them to realize the ability to control their lives.

The YWCA Interim House goal is to help every woman and child recover from the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing safety options for building healthy relationships.

YWCA Interim House offers services to battered women and their children in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment. The average length of stay is 60 days.

YWCA Interim House Funding

The Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention
& Treatment Board of the Family Independence Agency
United Way Community Services
City of Detroit – CDBG/ESG
Contributions from private groups and individuals

YWCA Interim House Affiliations

Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Wayne County Council Against Family Violence
Homeless Action Network of Detroit

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of assaulting and controlling behaviors that one person uses against another in order to gain or maintain power in a relationship. Forms of abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional and psychological.

What is Sexual Assault?

Sexual assault occurs when a person is forced or coerced into sexual activity without consent or against their will.

· Domestic violence ranges from verbal threats to assault with a lethal weapon.
· Women & children are the most frequent victims of domestic violence.
· Most victims of sexual assault are acquainted with the assailant.
· Interim House staff and volunteers handle more than 5000 crisis calls per year.
· Each year, nearly 1600 women & children are admitted to YWCA Interim House.

YWCA Interim House offers:
· 24-hour crisis line
· 67-bed shelter
· food and clothing
· individual, family & children and group counseling
· residential & non-residential support groups
· legal advocacy
· sexual assault advocacy
· childcare services
· community education
· information & referrals

Individuals are referred to:
· legal services
· financial assistance
· medical services
· transportation
· transitional & permanent housing

YWCA Interim House needs your held in the following areas:
· Financial contributions
· Gift certificates (Kroger, Costco, etc.)
· Phone cards
· Bus cards
· Volunteer time
· New women’s & children’s clothing
· Personal care products
· Linens
· Furniture
· Appliances
· Office supplies and equipment
· Child care products (diapers, etc.)

United Way 2-1-1 is a free, 3-digit information and referral resource hotline, linking callers to more than 23,000 health & human services, as well as donor and volunteer opportunities across Southeast Michigan.