assistance & support

Resource Assistance
Assisting families in overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency
Case management services such as problem solving, advocacy, interpreting, and referrals are provided. Assistance in locating permanent housing is a priority. Availability of services is based on client’s financial need and geographic location.

Interpreting & Translating Services
Is your agency in need of an interpreter or translator to provide services to non-English speaking clients? Our services are affordable and reliable.

women’s health

Women's Health Program
Breast health education and screening referral
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. The best way to beat breast cancer is with early detection through breast self-exams, clinical breast exams and mammograms. We partner with the Oregon Breast & Cervical Cancer Program, to offer no cost women’s health checks including a clinical breast exam, pap test/pelvic exam and mammogram to women that qualify. We also provide breast health education and participate in numerous community awareness events throughout the year.

Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets at the YWCA the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Wigs, breast prosthetics, hats and scarves have been donated to our program and are available at no cost to women undergoing cancer treatment.

human equality

Cultural Awareness, Human Rights, Racial Justice
The community of Salem is home to people of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages, religious beliefs, races, physical abilities, languages, ages and sexual orientations. We can work together to make Salem a safe place for all of us. Key events include the Cultural Diversity Conference and Week Without Violence.

housing & shelter

The affordable housing units in our new building on Broadway are not owned or managed by the YWCA. Please call 866-494-6789 or visit www.housingnw.org for information or an application.

Salem Outreach Shelter
A transitional housing program for homeless families in Marion and Polk Counties. Ten families reside at the shelter at one time for an average of three months. During this time families must strive for a successful future with permanent housing, stable income, and a resource base to obtain long-term stability.

It's My Life
A young women's life skill and leadership program
The goal of the It's My Life program is to provide a venue for women to support and teach each other that crosses economic and social barriers, giving skills for life to women living in the YWCA’s residence and women in the Salem and Keizer communities experiencing life transitions.

youth & family programs

Da Vinci Girls
An after school program for girls in 3rd-5th grades that explores areas of science, math, and technology. The YWCA Salem is partnered with A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village to offer exciting curricula.

Family Programs
Cope Seminar- Helping Children Cope with Divorce or Separation. This is a court-mandated class for divorcing or separating parents in Marion County. The focus is to help parents guide their children through the divorce process in positive ways.
Rollercoasters- A fun program for children whose parents have divorced or separated. Children learn about divorce and separation through games and activities. Register online!
Parenting Discussion Group- Free discussion group for parents in English and Spanish. Free childcare is available.
Resources in Salem- A listing of social service agencies, classes, services, and activities in the Salem area.

Teen Parent Program Childcare Center
The program, created by the YWCA of Salem 40 years ago, assists pregnant and parenting students in earning credits toward their high school diploma. Now a partnership with Salem/Keizer School District, Marion County Health and others, the YWCA provides childcare from ages 6 weeks to 6 years, at the Chemeketa Community College site. Openings for an additional 15 children from the community are available. Call 503-399-3105 for information.