YWCA Evansville
Services include:
- Domestic violence shelter, outreach, support groups, advocacy and services for victims and their children.
- Emergency housing for homeless women and children.
- YES! recovery residence for homeless women in recovery.
- Live Y'ers after-school and mentoring program for girls in grades 3-12.
- Batterer's Intervention Program
YWCA empowers women and girls. Through life-changing services and advocacy, we help our clients overcome their barriers to safety and self-sufficiency.
About YWCA
The YWCA is one of the oldest and largest multicultural organizations promoting solutions to enhance the lives of women, girls and families. The YWCA in Evansville has been serving the local community since 1911. In 1979, the YWCA opened the first domestic violence shelter in Evansville where we still provide shelter and services 24 hours per day. We work closely with law enforcement and local prosecutors to provide assistance to those who have been impacted by domestic violence. Our YES! recovery residence has been providing housing and services to homeless women in recovery from substance abuse since 2001. YWCA also provides after-school programming and mentors for at-risk girls in grades 3 through 12. YWCA advocates for racial justice and the health/safety/empowerment of women and girls through special events and collaborations.
The YWCA is a 501(c)3 United Way member agency open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Business office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Other Service Areas: Crisis Advocacy, Intervention Program, Mentoring Program, Outreach, Recovery Residence, Shelter
Youth First, Inc.
Youth First provides a menu of proven programs to equip young people with the mental health resiliency necessary to respond to life challenges with positive choices rather than with risky “escapes” like substance abuse, self-harm, violence, or emotional withdrawal. Youth First Social Workers are embedded in schools and present every day school is in session, equipped with the best prevention and early intervention skills to help students build resilience and trust instead of turning to much more dangerous coping strategies like getting high, acting out with violence, or harming themselves. They are specialized mentors who are readily available to assess and address student, family and school needs. They also coordinate with community partners to connect students and families to resources and services. A list of social workers in area schools can be found at youthfirstinc.org. Students and families who have been victimized by crime can contact the Youth First Social Worker by calling the school office.
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office
It is the goal of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office to provide the most efficient and effective law enforcement service to the citizens of Vanderburgh County. To increase the safety of our community, we have established multiple ways for you to furnish information anonymously regarding criminal or suspicious activity. Vanderburgh County is a wonderful place to live, work, relax and raise a family. Working together, we will keep it safe for everyone.
Victim Assistance
[email protected]
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Operations Center, Evansville, IN 47711
812-421-6311
The Sheriff’s Office Victim Service Specialist can assist juvenile and adult victims with a wide range of resources offered within our community.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
• Being a liaison between crime victims and law enforcement
• Help residents of Vanderburgh County navigate the legal system
• Assist victims when filing a protection order
• Assisting with compensation
• Crisis intervention
• Case status update
• Community Referrals
• Provide Education and information to prevent further victimization
Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office
The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office is charged with the responsibility of representing the State of Indiana in all felony and misdemeanor criminal prosecutions resulting from crimes committed within Vanderburgh County, Indiana. In addition, the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office conducts criminal investigations, supervises Grand Jury proceedings, enforces child support orders entered in divorce and paternity cases, conducts juvenile adjudications and prosecutions, and provides information and assistance to the victims of crime.
The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office is open Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The main switchboard phone number is (812) 435-5150.
The Prosecuting Attorney, Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys, and Investigators of the Prosecuting Attorney are law enforcement officers under Indiana Law. The Vanderburgh County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is generally recognized for professionally and aggressively representing the people of the State of Indiana through proactive justice and fundamental fairness.
Main Line: 812-435-5150
Child Support Division: (812) 435-5326
Victim Assistance
Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office
Coroner: Steven W. Lockyear
Chief Deputy Coroner: David M. Anson
Office Manager / Deputy Coroner: Vicki Middleton
Deputy Coroner: Debbie Smith
+ 11 Part-time Deputy Coroners
The following is a list of deaths the Coroner is required to investigate.
- Known or suspected suicide deaths
- Known or suspected homicide deaths
- Known or suspected motor vehicle accidental deaths
- Known or suspected accidental deaths
- Deaths of an unidentified person
- Unknown cause of death of infants and children (In the State of Indiana, all deaths of children under the age of 3 must be autopsied if the Coroner is investigating)
- All unexpected deaths
- Natural deaths where no attending physician is present at the time of death
- All work-related deaths
- Death involving criminal action