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24-Hour Helplines

Domestic Violence: (209) 465-4878
Sexual Assault: (209) 465-4997
Youth/Human Trafficking: (209) 948-1911

 

Human Trafficking

Women’s Center-YFS offers confidential help for youth who are victims of human trafficking. If you are being forced to engage in sexual activity and cannot leave, please contact our 24-hour human trafficking helpline. Our counselors can connect trafficked victims who are in trouble with services and shelter.

24-Hour Human Trafficking Hotline:

(209) 948-1911

This helpline will link youth ages 12-17 to our Safe House Emergency Shelter. If you are a victim of sexual assault seeking counseling and advocacy, please visit our sexual assault program page. If you are involved in intimate partner violence, please visit our domestic violence program page.

Do you need help?

  • Can you leave your job or living situation if you want?
  • Do you have the freedom to come and go as you please?
  • Where do you sleep and eat?
  • Have you or your family been threatened?
  • Do you know what city you are in?
  • Is your boyfriend or partner controlling?
  • Have you been isolated from your friends and family?
  • Are you forced to work excessively long or unusual hours?

We Provide:

  • Shelter for trafficking victims ages 12-17
  • Therapy for trafficking victims ages 16-25
  • Sexual assault 24-hour helpline: (209) 465-4997
  • Crisis intervention services for sexual assault victims
  • Counseling for sexual assault survivors
  • Support groups for sexual assault survivors

Safe Place logoIf you need help, speak to the driver of any San Joaquin RTD bus to get to a safe place.

WCYFS cares deeply about the health of its community, supporters, clients and team. Due to rising concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and recommendations from government agencies, we have made changes to ensure the safety of everyone.

Effective immediately, the following programs, services and events are limited, postponed or cancelled:

 

In-Person Services are Limited 

  • Our 24-Hour helplines are available for over the phone crisis services.

24-Hour Helplines 
Domestic Violence | (209) 465-4878 
Sexual Assault | (209) 465-4997 
Youth/Human Trafficking | (209) 948-1911 

  • Client appointments are available by phone.
  • Court accompaniment will be on a case-by-case basis at this time. 
  • We are still available to assist with any urgent temporary restraining order (TRO) needs over the phone during business hours (209) 941-2611.

Locations Open

  • San Joaquin Street Office
  • California Street Office
  • DAWN House
  • Safe House
  • Opportunity House

Locations Closed Until Further Notice 

  • WCYFS’ Youth Drop-In Center is closed to the public, but WCYFS will continue to provide food to youth clients in need. Youth clients are able to pick up food at the California Street Office from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
  • Lodi Office
  • Serenity House

Postponed until further notice

  • WCYFS 40th Annual Luncheon
  • Victim Assistance Training (VAT)

Cancelled until further notice 

  • Support Groups
  • Parenting Courses 

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and support! Please call us at (209) 941-2611 or check back for any new updates.