24-hour domestic violence/
sexual assault hotline
413.733.7100 (TTY/V)
800.796.8711 (TTY/V)
Llamanos Spanish-language
sexual assault hotline
800.223.5001
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds rates of other types of youth violence. More >
A New Way to Give
The YWCA has partnered with Cars 4 Causes to provide an easy and convenient way to donate your vehicle to the YWCA. More >
A Survivor’s Journey
In her life, Deb Nolan has gone from domestic violence victim to fighter for women trying to break the grip of abuse. After her own ordeal in an abusive relationship in her 20s, Nolan sought counseling at the YWCA. What she found was a calling to help the long line of abused women coming through the door behind her. More >
Planting a Peace Garden
When the YWCA decided its Clough Street campus needed a garden where women in shelter could work in peace and dignity, Peter Merzbacher seemed to materialize hoe in hand. The 21-year-old South Shore native and UMass Honors College student was trying out his urban farming project. More >
Events
Thursday, March 1 - White Ribbon Day
The International White Ribbon Campaign calls on men to step up and be part of the solution in ending men's violence against women. Men and boys across the state are invited to take the White Ribbon Day Pledge to stand against violence and to serve as positive role models for others in their community. White ribbons will be available at the YW's Clough St. office.