What we do.
Wild Iris is here to stand by you through the whole process of dealing with violence in your home, whether or not you want to leave your abusive partner.
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Our crisis counselors are here to discuss your situation and your options with you, and support the decisions you make for yourself and your family.
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All of the services offered by Wild Iris are completely confidential, and are offered with dignity, respect and compassion for our clients.
Programs & Services
Crisis
Response
Wild Iris Advocates are available 24 hours a day to respond to sexual assault and domestic violence crises. Call or text our hotline at 1-877-873-7385 to connect with someone immediately. Our offices in Bishop and Mammoth Lakes are open for walk-in or scheduled appointments Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.
Advocacy& Accompaniment
Wild Iris Advocates are available to provide in-person or virtual support to survivors in accessing legal aid, medical care, and social services as well as referrals to other local, statewide, and national resources. We can provide information about victim’s rights and legal protection for victims of crime, and assist survivors with restraining order, divorce, and child custody paperwork.
Peer
Counseling
Wild Iris offers free, short-term supportive peer counseling to survivors and those effected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Sessions can be provided in person or over our 24-hour hotline and can be scheduled in advance or accessed as needed by giving us a call or text at 1-877-873-7385.
Groups
Art for Healing: Hands-on workshops offer a safe environment for self-expression and self-exploration while using art as a way to heal from trauma, pain, grief, fear or stress.
Domestic Violence Support Group: A space where survivors can share their experiences with each other and learn about domestic violence and the impact it has on families and individuals.​​
Youth Violence Prevention
Wild Iris offers an evidence-based curriculum called In Touch with Teens that helps youth and young adults learn about consent and healthy relationships.
Our CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program provides trained volunteers to be champions for the individualized best interests of children in foster care in Inyo and Mono counties. CASA’s highly trained volunteers provide a neutral, child-focused opinion to the court, and provides children in foster care with a dependable, caring adult who stays with a child throughout the duration of their case.