YWCA of the Sauk Valley
- Address:
- Sterling Location: 412 First Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 Dixon Location: 98 South Galena, Dixon, IL 61021
- Phone:
- Non-emergency calls: (815) 625-0333 (Sterling) & (815)288-1232 (Dixon) 24-hour Hotline (815) 626- 7277 or (815) 288-1011 / TTY, Spanish relay: (815) 625-6870
- Fax:
- (815) 625-5308 (Sterling) & (815) 288-1141
- Web Site URL:
- www.ywsauk.org
- Counties
- Lee
- Whiteside
- Purpose:
- The mission of the YWCA of the Sauk Valley is to eliminate racism, empowering women, and promoting PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.
- Remarks:
- Non-emergency phone calls taken Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. 24-hour Hotline: Our crisis services are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year. All you need to do is call us ANYTIME. We accept collect calls. 815.626.7277 or 815.288.1011. Medical/Legal Advocacy: Our advocates are trained to respond to medical and law enforcement agencies whenever needed to provide emotional support and information to victims of sexual violence. Our advocates provide information on legal rights and procedures and also advocate on the victim’s behalf. Counseling: Our counseling services are client-centered and free. Our counselors provide short-term counseling to survivors to help them cope with the trauma of the sexual assault. Community Education/Professional Training: We provide public education and professional training to schools, civic groups, law enforcement, medical personnel and other concerned individuals. Presentations can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a group. Call us for more information. Information and Referral: We provide information on sexual violence, from statistics to coping mechanisms, to people looking for information. Additionally, networking, referrals, and advocacy are available to survivors to ensure they have access to all the resources they need to have their needs met. All Sexual Assault Services are free and confidential. Offered in Lee and Whiteside County (Dixon and Sterling Location)
- Services Provided
- Abuse, Domestic and Child
- Counseling/Mental Health
- Housing/Homeless Shelters/Temporary Shelter
- Legal Services/Child Support
Transportation is provided
If this information is out-of-date or incorrect, please email any changes to servicesdirectory@svcc.edu.