Improving Lives for More than 120 Years
YWCA Metro St. Louis provides a variety of crucial services for individuals and families: crisis intervention and housing for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, Head Start and Early Head Start education and support services, and programs that promote career readiness as a strategy to achieve economic empowerment.
Click here for more information about sexual and domestic violence.
For immediate assistance, call our 24/7 Crisis Help Line: 314.531.7273
YWCA Metro St. Louis pursues accreditation to assure the St. Louis community that our agency provides excellent services and is a trustworthy steward of its financial support.
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YWCA HELPS
HELP FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
Our Crisis Intervention and Housing team assists more than 1,000 survivors annually. Our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) leads a coordinated community response to sexual and domestic violence that includes first responders, hospitals, law enforcement and justice professionals.
HOUSING
Individuals and families who are fleeing sexual or domestic violence, stalking or trafficking can find safe housing and other supports through YWCA’s Housing Services.
HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START,
& PRENATAL SERVICES
Head Start and Early Head Start are federal and state-funded programs that provide high-quality education, childcare, health and nutrition services, and other family support to income-eligible families.
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Be part of an exclusive group of donors committed to providing financial support for survivors and families on a recurring basis.
COMING EVENTS
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. Join other survivors of domestic violence for a supportive meditation and mindfulness workshop focused on healing and self-connection. This workshop uses meditation as […]
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St. Louis, Missouri 63103
Celebrate Love. Support Local. Honor Legacy. Join us for a special Valentine's Open House at the Ballroom at Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center, presented by Divine Events. Whether you’re planning a […]
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