Empower Yolo

promotes safe, healthy and resilient communities.

Empower Yolo

provides twenty-four hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter, confidential counseling, training, legal assistance, and other services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and child abuse.

Empower Yolo

provides resource centers for community services to improve the health, social, educational and economic outcomes of Yolo County residents.

Empower Yolo

provides community outreach and educational programs about available resources to promote health, stability, and self-sufficiency for individuals and families.

Help is Only a Phone Call Away

Empower Yolo is here to help. You are not alone. Trained advocates are available 24/7 to provide free crisis intervention, emotional support, advocacy, information and referrals.

All calls to Empower Yolo are private and confidential.

24/7 Crisis Lines

(530) 662-1133

(916) 371-1907

Empower Yolo Main Line

(530) 661-6336

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties

Crisis Support

Counseling Services

Legal Services

Safe Shelter and Housing

Teen Education and Youth Services

Outreach and Family Support

2025 Non-Profit of the Year

2025 California Nonprofit of the year seal

Empower Yolo has been selected by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 4!

This recognition comes as part of a statewide celebration hosted by the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits), honoring exceptional organizations across California.

The Lynnette & Bill Irlmeier Tribute Fund is a fund to support the small but meaningful needs of clients that aren’t funded by grants.

Help Empower Yolo continue Lynnette and Bill’s generous spirit by donating to the Irlmeier Tribute Fund.

Donate to the Irlmeier Tribute Fund

Donate to Empower Through Wellness

Empower Yolo's Services in Your Community

Empower Yolo offices are open during regular office hours to provide services to individuals and families in need.

Appointments are encouraged. Please call the office at the location you wish to visit.

Empower Yolo offers these and other services in Yolo County: safe shelter for victims of domestic violence/sexual assault/human trafficking, crisis line, restraining orders, family legal services, therapy, housing referrals, food referrals & distribution, health insurance by appointment, emergency clothing, hygiene products, diapers, case management, and other services as needed.

Services by Location

Empower Yolo Events

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Join Us in Taking Action

This October, Empower Yolo launches its 11th Annual Paint Yolo Purple campaign in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and National Bullying Prevention Month. Join us in raising awareness, promoting prevention, and supporting survivors and their families.

During DVAM, we’re reminded that abuse takes many forms—physical, emotional, financial, sexual, technological, and spiritual—impacting not only partners but families, elders, coworkers, and the wider community.

You can support our mission by standing with survivors, raising awareness about domestic violence and prevention, and contributing to domestic and sexual violence programs.

Throughout DVAM, we will have more information, news, events, and resources to share. For now, we are proud to spotlight a few initiatives that you can get involved with starting today!

Meet and welcome Celina Alveraz, Empower Yolo’s new executive director at Mojo’s Celebrity Bartending Night!

Join us in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month at Mojo’s Celebrity Bartending Night:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5-7 pm. Mojo’s Lounge and Bar, 428 First Street, Woodland

If you can’t make it, Empower Yolo will benefit from the “Cocktail for Cause” and donations in October. Donate any time to support domestic violence programs here.

For more event information, visit: Upcoming Events

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