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If you have experienced a sexual assault, the YWCA Great Falls is here to help you. A sexual assault advocate is available 24 hours a day to actively listen, believe in, assist, and support you. During this difficult time, an advocate can help you process your feelings and needs. An advocate is trained to help you discover the choices that work best for you. Based upon your decisions, an advocate can provide referrals, connections, and advocacy with the justice, medical, and social service system.

Call 406-453-1018 for help and/or someone to talk to.

Classes and workshops are always available at the YWCA Great Falls. We currently have schedules for the following classes:

Self-defense Healthy Relationships Racial Equity and Inclusion Social Equity Non-Violent Communications S.T.E.A.M. for girls Financial Literacy Classes Wills, Trusts, and other Confusing Stuff Sexual Assault Prevention/ Bystander Intervention Domestic ** and other topics If you are interested in a class or would like to facilitate a class, call the office at 406-452-1315.

Counseling is a confidential process in which the client has the opportunity to explore issues and concerns that are important to her or him in a safe, nonjudgmental setting. Our counselors empower their clients by respecting the client’s autonomy and honoring their strength and dignity.

We offer individual, group, family, and children’s counseling to address:

Domestic violence Sexual assault Depression/anxiety Family dynamics Mental health Grief and loss Trauma PTSD Play therapy

The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group meets Mondays from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the YWCA. A free children’s support group is also offered.

This interactive group can help survivors realize they are not alone, heal and find the support they need. Survivors have been hurt enough in their lives, and this group offers a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental space to talk about their experiences, feelings, and share ideas. Survivors also gain information on a range of subjects including:

Safety planning Community resources Domestic violence and sexual assault issues and topics