Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri. (24 hour switchboard and counselors)
Last-Modified: 2023-06-06 09:54:29
YWCA Description:
1. Domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services
- 24 hour crisis line, 50-bed shelter, supportive services, and advocacy for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.2. Residential Self-Sufficiency
- 12 unit transitional housing program with supportive services for single homeless women.
3. Kathleen Robison Huntsman Apartments
- 36 unit (fully furnished) transitional housing program with supportive services, for low-income women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
4. Teen Home
- 12-bed, residential program for pregnant and parenting teens and their babies.
5. Children's Services
- advocacy and intervention services for children who are victims of domestic violence residing at the YWCA.
6. Lolie Eccles Child Care Center
- nationally accredited, licensed quality, enriching and developmentally appropriate, full-time child care for children ages six weeks through Kindergarten.
7. Prevention Education Services
- community outreach and education services surrounding the issues of domestic violence, economic empowerment, poverty, teen pregnancy, and healthy life skills. a. Battered women/domestic violence support groupb. Choices for Women (A twelve-week support program which encourages women to examine their relationships, and learn healthy communication techniques.)c. Choices for Teen Parents
8. Salt Lake Area Family Justice Center (see separate listing)
- on-site walk-in services currently include advocacy, legal assistance, shelter and supportive services, employment, job training opportunities, law enforcement, and prosecution - wrapping services around victims of family violence to strengthen their safety and increase offender accountability.
The five co-located partners are YWCA of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City Prosecutors Office, Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah Department of Workforce Services, and Legal Aid Society.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Area served:
Salt Lake county
Mission Statement: The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Eligibility: None for most programs. Application for transitional housing programs. Housing for women and children only.
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