YWCA Metro St. Louis

When someone faces one of the hardest moments of their life, SART volunteers show up — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

YWCA Metro St. Louis is training the next group of Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) volunteers, and we'd love for you to be part of it.

SART volunteers provide immediate, compassionate, in-person crisis support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence at hospitals across the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

🗓 TRAINING DATES:
• Sat, June 6 | 9am–5pm — In-person
• Sun, June 7 | 9am–5pm — In-person
• Mon, June 8 | 6–10pm — Virtual
• Tue, June 9 | 6–10pm — Virtual
• Wed, June 10 | 6–10pm — Virtual

📍 In-person location:
YWCA Metro St. Louis
1155 Olivette Executive Pkwy
St. Louis, MO 63132

You must be 18 or older, have reliable transportation, and be ready to complete 48 hours of training — all provided by the program.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]
📞 314.531.1115 x2
🔗 https://www.ywcastl.org/event/sart-volunteer-training/2026-06-06/

Our Drop-In Center will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Help is always available—please use our 24/7 Crisis Help Line, even throughout the holiday: 314.531.7273

📣 Enrollment is NOW OPEN for Pre-K at YWCA Metro St. Louis Early Education Program!

We have spots available for children ages 3–5 — and there's an option for every family:

🔵 Early Education (Non-Head Start) — No income eligibility requirements. Open to all families regardless of income.
🟡 Head Start — Available for income-eligible families, with tuition based on a sliding scale.

No matter which option fits your family, your child receives:
✅ Kindergarten readiness curriculum
✅ Nutritious meals and snacks every day
✅ A safe, nurturing learning environment
✅ Research-based, family-centered programming
✅ DESE-licensed & Missouri-accredited centers

📍 Three St. Louis locations:
→ North County: 10725 Vorhof Dr, St. Louis, MO 63136
→ Pagedale: 1436 Ferguson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63133
→ West Florissant: 4632 W. Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115

Spots fill fast — click below to apply today! 👇
https://www.ywcastl.org/recruitment/

Healing can happen in community.

Join our Healthy Friendships Workshop on May 19 from 5:00–6:30 PM as we explore how trauma can impact friendships and how to build safe, supportive, and positive connections after experiencing trauma. Through discussion, reflection, and interactive activities, survivors will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others in a supportive space.

This workshop is open to survivors ages 14+ and prior counseling is recommended.

Learn more and register: https://www.ywcastl.org/event/healthy-friendships-workshop/