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

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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.

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

Empower Yolo Chosen As A 2025 California Nonprofit Of The Year By Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry!

Exciting News! We are thrilled to share that Empower Yolo has been named the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 4 by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry!

“I’m so proud to say that Empower Yolo is the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 4,” said Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters). Their commitment to creating healthier, stronger communities shows the true spirit of public service. We’re so fortunate to have Empower Yolo advocate for those that need help at some of the most difficult times of their lives. They’ve made a lasting impact across our region, and I’m honored to celebrate them for their incredible work.” Read the press release here.

Back to School with Empower Yolo

We are already preparing for back-to-school at the safe house. If you would like to contribute to Empower Yolo’s back-to-school drive, please see the list of needs below. We are especially in need of gift cards for back-to-school outfits and gift cards to Grocery Outlet for the back-to-school breakfast for the children and families at the safe house. (If you are donating a gift card, kindly request a gift receipt, as funds are not always properly loaded onto the cards, thank you.)

Donations can be dropped off at the main office at 175 Walnut Street, Woodland, or the Resource Center in Davis, 441 D Street, Davis during office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Thursdays, 10 am – 4:30 pm; and Fridays 8 am – 4 pm. Please donate by August 1, 2025. Thank you for your generosity and support for the children we serve.

Empower Yolo – ASSETs Kids Day Camp

Applications are now open for Kids Day Camp in Woodland! We are accepting 30 children, aged 6–12, and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are available in both Spanish and English.

The camp will run from July 22 to August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pool Day Fridays will be held at the Community Pools near Woodland High School from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Scan the QR code to register or contact [email protected].

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