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YWCA Dayton Domestic Violence Shelter

In immediate danger, call 911. This page is a directory, not an emergency service. During a tornado warning do not drive to look for a shelter — take cover where you are, in the lowest interior room away from windows.

Open now Domestic Violence Shelter Emergency & Disaster Shelter

This is a confidential shelter. Its address is deliberately not published anywhere on this site. Call the hotline below and an advocate will arrange a safe place to meet.

How to reach them

937-222-7233 (937) 461-5550 Website

Operated byYWCA Dayton
CountyMontgomery
Hours24/7 crisis hotline
Intake / check-inCall the 24/7 crisis hotline
Who it servesWomen and children at imminent risk of harm related to domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking or human trafficking

Services on site

Case management, safety planning, children's programming, resource center

Hotline is printed as 937-222-SAFE. The shelter prioritises those at highest risk.

Last verified September 20, 2026. Beds and opening hours change daily — always call before you travel. Source

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