Supporting Survivors

The YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment, formerly the YWCA Battered Women’s Task Force, provides FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services to victims of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking in Shawnee, Jackson, Brown, and Wabaunsee Counties in Kansas. If you are outside our service area and need help, see below for national resources. We offer safety, support and prevention.

COVID-19 Response Update:

Our services are adjusting to help minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. In order to provide the safest environment for our clients, staff, volunteers, and guests, services are by appointment only. We are disinfecting surfaces regularly, everyone is asked to wear a mask or face shield when possible, and temperatures are taken upon entry. 

Please note: YWCA CSE advocates and services are available by appointment only. Advocates are available through our free and confidential helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over the phone: 1-888-822-2983.

Contact Us

Toll-free 24-hour helpline: 1-888-822-2983

Text Line (monitored Monday and Friday, 1:00 pm – 5:00): Text the keyword YWCANEKS, followed by your message to 847-411.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Internet safety warning: the websites you visit are logged on your computer. If an abusive partner has access to this computer, you may want to use a safer computer. You may click “quick escape” at the top of this page at any time to leave this website. For more information and resources on technology safety for survivors, visit techsafety.org