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, we are disinfecting surfaces regularly, everyone is asked to wear a mask, and temperatures are taken upon entry.
Please note: our office hours may have changed since your last visit. If you are unable to visit us in-person and you would like to speak to an advocate, our free and confidential helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over the phone: 1-888-822-2983.
Main Office
Address: 225 SW 12th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66612 (between Jackson and Van Buren)
Daytime phone: 785-233-1750
Administrative Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Early Learning Center Childcare Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Center for Safety and Empowerment Hours: Please see below
Access: Step-free access at the North entrance. Street parking available on Van Buren Street.
- Directly in front of the building:
- Line 12, stop 12th @ Jackson.
- One block away:
- Line 10, stop 10th @ Jackson.
- Lines 5, 21, 29, stop Kansas @ 12th.
Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE) – Main Office
Address: 225 SW 12th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66612
Daytime phone: 785-354-7927
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.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please note, special hours on Tuesdays: 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. *By appointment only*
Access: Direct access on the South side of the building. For step-free access, please enter through the North side of the building (facing 12th Street).
Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE) – Holton Office
Address: 215 E 5th Street, Suite 110, Holton, KS 66436
Daytime phone: 785-362-2222
Toll-free 24-hour helpline: 1-888-822-2983
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesdays: 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Please note, special hours on Tuesdays: 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Day Center
Address: 1309 Huntoon Street, Topeka, KS 66604 (between Lincoln and Lane)
Access: Street parking available.
Hours: Monday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm AND Wednesday & Friday: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Directly in front of the building:
- Line 12 (eastbound), stop Huntoon @ Lane.
- Line 7 (northbound), stop Lane @ Huntoon.
- One block away:
- Line 12 (westbound), stop 12th @ Lane.
- Line 7 (southbound), stop Washburn @ Huntoon.