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 In 1976 the YWCA opened the first domestic violence shelter in the state of Utah, and one of the first in the country. The 75-bed shelter continues to provide crisis intervention, advocacy for women and children, extended shelter, and a private room. The program serves more than 500 women and children each year who are victims of family violence. The shelter operates 24 hours day, 365 days a year.
Shelter and supportive services provide:
- 24-hour crisis hotline and admission;
- Basic needs such as three meals daily, a safe private family room, clothing, transportation, and personal care items;
- Social services including crisis intervention, documentation of injuries, lethality assessments, safety plans, advocacy for children and families, psycho-educational classes and support groups, parent education, information and referrals, and relocation assistance;
- Children's advocacy and intervention services including child centered supportive services and referrals for therapy and other services, on-site child care and public school classroom, therapeutic recreation groups, and discussion groups for children exposed to family violence;
- Culturally relevant advocacy, support, and interpretation services for immigrant and refugee women and women of color.
Computer Alert:
Computer use can be monitored. It is impossible to completely clear the “footprints” showing where each patron has been. If you are in danger, exit our website immediately and return to our site from a safer computer (a computer in a safe location where someone abusive does not have direct or remote access).
You can call the YWCA at (801) 537-8600 or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE (7233). If you are in immediate danger call 911.
If you are not in danger, and you would like more information about technological safety, please click HERE.
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