Q: How does an Everett resident actually use the YWCA’s programs in 2026?
A: Call the YWCA Everett Regional Center front desk at 425-258-2766 (3301 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201). The Broadway center runs four programs directly: Shelter Plus Care (long-term housing for disabled adults), Parents for Parents (peer mentorship for parents in dependency court), the Landlord Engagement Project (rental-readiness for renters with credit or eviction history), and SSVF (housing support for veteran families). For an emergency shelter bed for women or mothers with children, call Pathways for Women in Lynnwood at 425-774-9843 x226. Different program, different number, different building — but one organization covering all of Snohomish County.
The Everett Resident’s Reference Card for the YWCA
Most Everett residents drive past the YWCA Everett Regional Center on Broadway without realizing what it is. There is no big lit sign, no drive-through, no obvious “shelter here” branding. Just a quiet brick-and-trim neighborhood office a few blocks south of Everett Community College that has functioned as the Snohomish County YWCA headquarters since 2001.
This is the practical Everett-resident’s guide: who the YWCA actually serves, which programs run from the Broadway center, and which number to call for which situation.
The Five Situations the YWCA Is Built to Help With
1. “I’m a single woman or mother with kids who needs a safe bed tonight.”
Call Pathways for Women intake at 425-774-9843 x226. Pathways is a 45-day emergency shelter at 6027 208th Street SW in Lynnwood that serves single adult women and mothers with children from across Snohomish County. Clients have their own room. The shelter is in Lynnwood, not Everett — about 22 miles south of downtown Everett — but the program is open to Everett residents. The intake call is your front door.
2. “I’m a disabled adult or family member facing homelessness.”
Call the YWCA Everett Regional Center front desk at 425-258-2766 and ask about Shelter Plus Care. Shelter Plus Care is the YWCA’s long-term-tenancy program for disabled adults and families in Snohomish County who are facing homelessness — it pairs permanent housing with the supportive services someone needs to stay housed.
3. “I have an open dependency case in family court and want my kids home faster.”
Call 425-258-2766 and ask about Parents for Parents. Parents for Parents matches current dependency-court parents with peer mentors who have successfully navigated the system. The program is designed to compress the timeline to safe reunification — which is usually the fastest way through the family-court system, for both parent and child.
4. “I keep getting denied on rental applications because of credit, eviction history, or a past conviction.”
Call 425-258-2766 and ask about the Landlord Engagement Project (LEP). LEP reduces housing barriers for Snohomish County renters who struggle to pass standard landlord screening. The program supports tenants before and after move-in and works with landlords across the county to expand placement options.
5. “I’m a veteran or veteran family in or near a housing crisis.”
Call 425-258-2766 and ask about SSVF — Supportive Services for Veteran Families. SSVF is VA-funded (Section 604 of Public Law 110-387) and helps veteran families either keep their current housing or quickly secure new housing if already in crisis. The Everett Vet Center change earlier in 2026 made this kind of community-based VA-funded resource even more important locally.
What the YWCA Is Not
It is worth being precise about what the YWCA Everett Regional Center is not, because confusion about scope wastes time when a crisis is unfolding.
- Not a walk-in emergency shelter at 3301 Broadway. Emergency shelter is Pathways in Lynnwood. Broadway is the program office.
- Not a food bank. For food assistance in Everett, the Volunteers of America Western Washington food bank and the YMCA food programs are the standard referrals — see our prior coverage on VOAWW Everett.
- Not the same organization as the YMCA. Different organizations, different histories, different services.
- Not a “Snohomish County only” nonprofit. The parent organization is YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, headquartered in downtown Seattle, serving three counties. The Broadway center is the Snohomish branch.
What to Bring When You Call
No specific documents are required to make a first call. Be ready to describe your situation in your own words: where you are living right now, what changed, who is in your household, whether children are involved, whether you are a veteran or in a veteran family, and what kind of help you think you need. The front-desk staff at 425-258-2766 will route you to the right program. If you reach voicemail outside business hours, leave a callback number — the program is responsive to first-time callers.
Where the YWCA Fits in Everett’s Broader Safety Net
The YWCA Everett Regional Center is one node in a larger Snohomish County social-safety net that includes Volunteers of America Western Washington (food, family crisis, the new Sievers-Duecy Village pallet shelter), the Snohomish County Veterans Assistance Program at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, and the City of Everett’s own emergency-housing and homelessness-response services. If your situation does not match what the YWCA’s five programs are built for, the front desk can refer you to the right neighbor in the network. That referral capacity is one of the most under-discussed parts of what a 25-year-old neighborhood program office actually does.
Key Numbers to Save in Your Phone Right Now
- YWCA Everett Regional Center: 425-258-2766 (Shelter Plus Care, Parents for Parents, LEP, SSVF)
- Pathways for Women (Lynnwood emergency shelter): 425-774-9843 x226
- Address: 3301 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201 (a few blocks south of Everett Community College)
Related Exploring Everett Coverage
- Where to Get Help in Everett in 2026: A Resident’s Guide to VOAWW Food, Housing, Family, and Crisis Services
- Everett’s VOAWW Pallet Shelter for Mothers and Children
- Getting VA Claims Help in Snohomish County in 2026: The Complete Guide After the Everett Vet Center Change
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the YWCA Everett phone number?
The front desk at the YWCA Everett Regional Center, 3301 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201, is 425-258-2766. For the Pathways for Women emergency shelter in Lynnwood, intake is 425-774-9843 x226.
Can I walk into the YWCA Everett Regional Center without an appointment?
The center is a program office, not a walk-in shelter. Calling 425-258-2766 first is the most reliable way to be routed to the right program — especially if you do not yet know which YWCA program matches your situation. The front desk staff are trained to triage first calls.
Does the YWCA charge for its programs?
The YWCA’s housing and family-support programs are not fee-for-service in the way a private agency would be. SSVF is VA-funded; Shelter Plus Care and Pathways for Women operate under public-funded housing-support models; the Landlord Engagement Project and Parents for Parents have their own funding structures. Specific eligibility and any cost details should be confirmed when you call.
Is the YWCA in Everett the same as YWCA Seattle?
Yes — the Everett Regional Center is the Snohomish County branch of YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, a tri-county organization headquartered at 1118 Fifth Avenue in Seattle. Across the three counties, the organization runs more than 1,000 units of housing and served more than 6,000 people through housing programs in 2024.
What’s the difference between Pathways for Women and Shelter Plus Care?
Pathways for Women is a 45-day emergency shelter (short-term, in Lynnwood) for single adult women and mothers with children. Shelter Plus Care is a long-term permanent-housing program for disabled adults and families in Snohomish County, run from the Broadway center in Everett. Different timelines, different populations served, different physical locations.
Can a man access YWCA services in Everett?
Several YWCA programs serve people regardless of gender. SSVF serves veteran families. Shelter Plus Care serves disabled adults and families. The Landlord Engagement Project serves Snohomish County renters facing screening barriers. Pathways for Women is specifically for single adult women and mothers with children. The front desk at 425-258-2766 can confirm eligibility for your situation.
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