YWCA Interim House, a program of the YWCA of Metropolitan Detroit, first opened its doors in 1979, becoming one
of the first and largest shelters in MI.
Offers the following:
1. 24-hour crisis help line services
2. Emergency temporary shelter
3. Food and clothing
4. Individual, family and children and group counseling
5. Residential and non-residential support groups; case management
6. Legal advocacy referrals
7. Sexual assault advocacy referrals
8. Childcare services
9. Transportation and many other community referrals (legal, financial assistance, medical services and transitional
& permanent housing)
Many referrals have qualification guidelines. These services are offered in a 67-bed facility to women and children
survivors in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment. The average length of stay ranges from 30 to 60 days
with varying circumstances. The YWCA Interim House’s Mission is to empower survivors of domestic violence and
sexual assault by helping them to realize the ability to control their lives. The YWCA Interim House’s goal is to help
every woman and child recover from the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing safety options
for building healthy relationships.

Personal Protection Orders
As part of a collaborative agreement between the City of Detroit Police Department (DPD) – 2nd and 4th Precincts,
and the Wayne County Prosecutors’ Office, a YWCA victim advocates is located in each precinct to provide assistance with personal protection orders PPO) and court issues.

Victim advocates provide assistance with PPO filings, court accompaniment, safety planning options, efforts to hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes, increase survivor’s understanding and knowledge of the criminal justice
system, provide victim advocacy, outreach and supportive services, improve efforts to elevate victim/survivor confidence and to ensure victims/survivors that the community cares.
For more information or assistance with PPO’s or court issues:
Please call the 2nd Precinct at 313-596-5296, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. M,W,F (days may alternate)

4th Precinct at 313-596-5354, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Zaman International-Hope for Humanity
26091 Trowbridge
Inkster, MI 48141
Phone: 313-551-3994
Website: www.zamaninternational.org
Case Management program provides emergency relief to stabilize marginalized low-income women and children
suffering from abandonment, abuse, disability, divorce, grief resettlement or terminal illness.