YWCA Rock County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Our Programs ↘

YWCA Rock County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We do this through transforming lives and our communities with education and action to empower women and dismantle racism.

  • Alternatives to Violence

    Alternatives to Violence assists domestic violence victims in crisis with a 33-bed shelter.

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  • Transitional Housing

    Domestic violence transitional housing offers survivors a place to stay for 12-18 months.

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  • YWCA Child Care Program

    The Child Care Program options include, Pre-K/P4J at the YWCA, Before and After School Care.

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  • YWCA CARE House | Child Advocacy Center

    The YWCA CARE House provides a safe haven for abused children to be interviewed.

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  • YWCA Racial Justice

    YWCA Rock County's mission has been refined to focus on the challenges of racism and civil rights.

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  • Immigrant Outreach

    The Immigrant Outreach Program invests in those who have come to our community to build a new life.

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Reach Out ↘

YWCA Rock County provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

  • I Need Help

    If you are in immediate danger, call 911. To speak with an advocate, call the 24-hour crisis hotline at (608) 752-2583 or text (608) 371-9288.

  • I Want To Help

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the YWCA! Below you will find some of the volunteer opportunities we have available, broken down by program.

    Alternatives to Violence Shelter Office, Alternatives to Violence Shelter Advocate, YWCA Reception, Support Groups and Trainings, Building Maintenance and Special Event Fundraising Committees

Support our mission for gender equality and racial justice

$25

Helps cover the costs for personal care items

$50

Purchases necessities for a family in our shelter

$100

Provides Summer Camp Scholarships to a child

$500

Continues the mission of serving our community