How can I help? YWCA Enid
YOU CAN become a sponsor at the
525 S. Quincy
Crisis
YWCA. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all Enid, OK 73701
donations are tax-deductible.
Phone: 580.234.7581
Fax: 580.234.1284
Center
YOU CAN donate much-needed items
for the Crisis Center and Halfway House
such as linens, toys and toiletries. Pick
up a Current Needs list for more Crisis Line: 580.234.7644
information.
Toll Free Crisis Line to learn, to heal, to find hope…
YOU CAN tell your family, friends, 800.966.7644
pastor, doctor or lawyer about the
services available to families at the www.ywcaenid.com
YWCA. Ask them to refer victims who
need help.
YOU CAN volunteer at the Crisis Contact
Center, My Sister’s Closet or at one of Tricia Mitchell
our many youth programs or special Women’s Services Director
events. Pick up a volunteer application pmitchell@ywcaenid.com
for more information.
YOU CAN invite a YWCA staff member
to speak at your church or community
organization about YWCA programs or
an educational presentation over topics
such as domestic violence, sexual For victims of
assault, stalking or dating violence. domestic violence,
sexual assault & stalking
YOU CAN share this brochure with a
friend.
525 S. Quincy
This project was supported by Grant No. 2006-WR-AX-0031
awarded by the Violence Against Women Office, Office of Enid, OK 73701
Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, Crisis Line: 580.234.7644
Toll Free: 800.966.764
findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in
this publication are those of the author(s) and do not neces-
sarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on www.ywcaenid.com
Violence Against Women.
YWCA Crisis Center Do you have to be a shelter resident to
Current Services:
receive YWCA services? Absolutely not. All
YWCA Crisis Center services are available to the public
No ONE deserves
for free. Not all survivors of abuse require shelter there- to be abused.
• Emergency Shelter is a safe haven fore the emergency shelter is just one of many services
we provide.
for victims of domestic violence, sexual
assault, stalking, and their dependent It is NOT your fault.
children. How do people become Crisis Center
• 24-Hour Crisis Line offers crisis
residents? Clients come to us in a variety of ways. A We are here
to help.
majority of our clients have called the Crisis Line and
intervention, information, referral, talked to a victim advocate regarding shelter. We ask
and safety planning for callers. them to come in for what is called a “Face to Face.” This
is a chance for the victim advocate to evaluate their
• Group & Individual Counseling situation (we do NOT require proof of abuse) and de-
for victims of traumatic events. termine if the shelter is the right place for them. Our
• Parenting Education & Life Skills
goal is to provide emergency shelter for victims in imme- To Bring Legal Charges
diate need.
Against Assailant:
• My Sister’s Closet provides clothing
and household items for individuals in Can my family members visit me while I
• Tell the police you wish to
need stay at the Crisis Center? Family and/or friends press charges.
of Crisis Center clients are not allowed in the Crisis Cen-
• See a doctor as soon as
• Sexual Assault Response ter. We maintain the highest level confidentiality! Even if
possible for treatment &
Advocates provide support and you know a friend or family member is staying at the
Crisis Center, we will not confirm or deny their presence. medical documentation of
information to a victim and family injuries.
members during the sexual assault
examination. Are men admitted to the shelter? Because we • Take photos of injuries when
they are most visible.
are a community living environment, we cannot house
• Court Advocates assist with male victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse or stalk- The condition of the victim’s body,
obtaining court orders, and are available ing. However, we do provide all other services to our clothing and the crime scene contain
to accompany victims to court hearings male clients, and can transport them to another facility important evidence needed by the police.
for emergency shelter. If a mother is admitted with any
• Supervised Visitation & older male children, we have a family room which is Medical Care is Essential!
Safe Exchanges allows the child(ren) equipped with its own bathroom. This room is also handi-
to maintain a relationship with the non- capped accessible. Rape victims should get medical atten-
custodial parent in a safe, comfortable tion as soon as possible for several
and neutral environment. How long can I stay in the shelter? Clients reasons:
can stay for up to 30 days, but are free to leave at any • To check for injuries and receive treat-
• Community Education & time. Clients can also file an extension request which is ment;
• To test for venereal disease and obtain
Outreach reviewed by the Women’s Services Director.
preventive treatment;
• To discuss the possibility of pregnancy;
• To provide physical evidence for police if
YWCA Crisis Center the crime is reported.
580.234.7644 or Toll Free 800.966.7644
Medical care can be given by a family
doctor or at local Emergency Rooms.