Dedicated to ending intimate violence

Stepping Stones provides 24/7/365 Advocacy Services for families escaping domestic violence and abuse in West Yavapai County. Contact our Helpline: 928.445.HOPE (4673)

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Since 1980, Stepping Stones Agencies has provided 24/7/365 advocacy services, including safe shelter, to adults and children affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of victimization in West Yavapai County, Arizona.

Advocates are always available – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call our Helpline to speak to an advocate: 928-445-HOPE

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. 

Stepping Stones 24/7 Helpline: 928.445.HOPE (445.4673)

TTY/TDD FOR HEARING IMPAIRED: Call 711, then provide our Helpline to relay service 928.445.4673

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233

In the Verde Valley, call: 800.930.7233

Yavapai County Victim Assistance: 928.771.3485

In Memory of Betty DellaCorte

Betty DellaCorte, long time advocate and supporter of Stepping Stones, passed away September 11, 2025 in Prescott Valley. Betty opened Faith House in Glendale in the 1970’s, the first shelter for abused women and children. Her work to support women experiencing...

Tabatha’s Reflection: What I Learned as a Resident At Stepping Stones’ Domestic Violence Shelter

A note from Stepping Stones: This is a special reflection from Tabatha after she completed her time in safe shelter and transitional housing. Her lessons feature what happens when families do the hard work needed to change their lives and live free from abuse. My time...

Celebrating 45 Years of Safety, Healing, and Hope

Since 1980, Stepping Stones Agencies has provided 24/7/365 advocacy services and safe shelter for adults and children in West Yavapai County. That’s 45 years of 2 am phone calls on our helpline, over 10,000 educational support groups, and thousands of families who...