About Us

For 30 years, the Support Network has provided help and hope to survivors of domestic violence. We are proud to share with you what we do and to introduce you to the people who help us change lives every day.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the YWCA Support Network is to empower our diverse community to live free from domestic violence. Our vision is to end domestic violence, one family at the time. We look forward to the day that we are able to close our doors because no one in our community will have to fear harm from her/his intimate partner.

History

In June 2010 the Support Network merged with and became a department of the YWCA of Silicon Valley

In 1978 the Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women offered a small grant to assess the need to address domestic violence in north Santa Clara County. Nine months later, in response to an overwhelming community need, project staff increased from one to five. Additional funding was obtained. Peer counseling and safe homes were developed to provide emotional support and immediate temporary housing for battered women and their children. MORE →

 

The YWCA Support Network annually responds to more than 5,000 calls on our Crisis Line. Many calls are from friends, family members, or co-workers of abuse victims who want to know how they can help.

We are here when you need us.

The mission of the YWCA Support Network is to empower our diverse community to live free from domestic violence.