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

Save the Date: Big Day of Giving – May 1! Early Giving starts on April 17

Empower Yolo is a lifeline for those facing crisis. Every day, more people turn to us for safety, shelter, and support. The need has never been greater—but together, we can empower hope, community, and independence.

Your support this Big Day of Giving ensures:

Safety, Shelter, and Advocacy – Emergency shelter, crisis support, legal aid, and therapy for survivors.
Strengthening Families & Communities – Housing, food, clothing, and healthcare to help families thrive.
Comprehensive Support for Lasting Change – Youth programs, financial literacy, and prevention education to build resilience.

Mark your calendar and join us in making a difference!

Crisis Support

Counseling Services

Legal Services

Safe Shelter and Housing

Teen Education and Youth Services

Outreach and Family Support

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

Support Survivors: Empower Yolo’s Annual “Shower for the Shelter”

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we invite you to join Empower Yolo in supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Our annual “Shower for the Shelter” is an opportunity to provide essential items for those seeking safety and healing at our safe house.

In-Person Drop-Off Event

Saturday, April 5,2025 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Resource Center, 441 D Street, Davis (corner of 5th & D street)

If you can’t make it to the event, donations are welcome throughout April at our Davis or Woodland offices during business hours.

For questions or assistance with donation drop-offs, please contact [email protected].

Thank you for your generosity and support!

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