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

Thank you for supporting Human Trafficking Awareness Month:

We’re grateful to everyone who supported survivors during Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Thank you to those who made financial gifts to support services and those who donated items for comfort backpacks for survivors. Special thanks to our sponsors—Soroptimist International of Davis, Soroptimist International of Woodland, and Bayer— for their generosity and commitment to this work. Your support makes a meaningful impact 💙

Thank you - Human Trafficking Awareness Month 2026 - FB Post

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month:

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Support Empower Yolo’s youth programs this month by helping to raise awareness about teen dating abuse and promoting healthy relationships. Donate here anytime to support youth programs.

Make a Donation Today

Join Our Email List

Stay up-to-date on the programs and events from Empower Yolo. Your participation makes a difference in our ability to provide crisis intervention and support to individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and child abuse.