Young Womens Christian Association Of Sweetwater County

The ywca victims advocacy center provides services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and elder abuse. The program has two offices, one located in rock springs and one in green river, along with an emergency shelter that provides safe, temporary shelter for victims in need. The program provides a twenty-four-hour crisis line and advocates that are available to provide support and resources for clients. Advocates take crisis calls by phone or may respond to the hospital, law enforcement agencies or other county agencies to provide services. Advocates also may assist with protection orders, case management, housing, employment, safety planning, financial assistance, and more. The program assisted 371 individuals in 2024-2025. Advocates answered over 1,100 crisis calls, assisted with 61 protection orders, and provided 2,229 shelter nights to 81 survivors and their children.

Financial empowerment has been a valuable program for ywca of sweetwater county for ten years. Clients can take the class individually, or the instructor can teach a group class. A basic class is aproximately three hours. Each participant is provided with a workbook that teaches participants how to budget immediately and plan for the long term. In addition to the financial education already taught, ywca strive teaches participants digital skills, resume writing and interview skills.