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YWCA Utah Emergency Shelter

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YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter
Offers shelter and safety from abuse and domestic violence; high quality early education for working families through workshops and parenting classes. Provides emergency DV shelter, referral to transitional housing, support groups, childcare centers, case/care management, court community service sites, spouse partner abuse prevention, thrift shops, donations, and a variety of volunteer opportunities.
DHHS Codes
FVP
DHHS Contract Numbers
A03629 Domestic Violence Shelter DCFS
DHHS Keywords
Domestic Violence Shelter, Family Violence, FVP
Case/Care Management
Description:

Offers support for survivors to build self-determined lives through access to resources and securing permanent housing to remain free from abuse.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Description:

Helps participants become empowered through education and information to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, child abuse and teen pregnancy - to make healthier life choices based on dignity, respect and protections from risk.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm (24 hour switchboard and counselors)
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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info@ywcautah.org
Relationship Workshops
Description:

12 week signature healthy relationships class that focuses on essential relationship skills that enable individuals to build relationships based on dignity, respect, and equality.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm (24 hour switchboard and counselors)
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Child Care Centers
Description:

The Lolie Eccles Early Education Center provides full-time childcare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer camp. Classroom curriculum focuses on developing children’s essential skills with hands on activities and meaningful conversations.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
Vary
Service Contact Information:

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Parenting Skills Classes
Description:

Offers effective parenting solutions that were designed to bring practical, easy-to-use discipline techniques to families with children ages 2 to 12.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm (24 hour switchboard and counselors)
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Transitional Housing/Shelter
Description:

Offers affordable, transitional housing program for domestic violence survivors with dependent children to assist in their path toward independence and self-sufficiency. The Kathleen Robinson Huntsman housing at YWCA Utah includes two- and three-bedroom apartments, continued case management and children’s services for residents.

Eligibility:
Eligibility prioritizes women who have experienced intimate partner violence within the last year. Available to others who qualify under the federal definition of homeless, and are eligible for the services through the Housing Authority.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Application required and available via email.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Court Ordered Community Service Sites
Description:

Volunteers needed as donation organizers. Tasks include receiving, distributing, sorting and organizing clothing, toys, hygiene and all donations to the YWCA.

Eligibility:
Youth ages 13 - 17; adults 18 and older
Service Hours:
Call for volunteer schedule
Intake Procedure:
Complete application on the website, print, complete background check, and mail both documents, a copy of driver's license and social security card to the Volunteer Coordinator. An orientation and training will follow.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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info@ywcautah.org
Domestic Violence Shelters
Description:

Licensed emergency shelter helps survivors and their families by providing case management, children’s services, housing coordination, job-skill training, and mental health referrals. Each person living in shelter receives a home-cooked meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to providing immediate safety, the shelter provides ongoing support for survivors that extends beyond their time living on campus. Pets are welcome.

Eligibility:
Housing for women and children only who are fleeing violent homes.
Service Hours:
Emergency Shelter: 24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Domestic Violence Support Groups
Description:

Join domestic violence survivors in sharing experiences in a safe, confidential and open space and learn skills to move forward from a position of strength with group support and compassion.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
Vary, call for meeting times
Intake Procedure:
An intake is required prior to attending; call for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Domestic Violence Hotlines
Description:

Helps to prevent family violence, to intervene effectively when family violence does occur, and support survivors to build self-determined lives through access to resources and securing permanent housing to remain free from abuse.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

advocates@ywcautah.org